Arsenal
were generously represented at the inaugural Facebook Football Awards
this year, with the north London club scooping four of the prizes on
offer.
Chilean forward Alexis Sanchez, who has starred in
his first season in the Premier League since joining from Barcelona last
summer, claimed the Player of the Year gong as well as the Content of
the Year award for his impressive dribbling skills in a pre-match
warm-up at the Emirates Stadium.
Gunners boss
Arsene Wenger, meanwhile, was named Manager of the Year, after guiding
his side to a third-placed finish in the league as well as to the FA Cup
final against Aston Villa. Arsenal also claimed the overall Club of the
Year award.
Sanchez, who like many of the winners, decided to
accept his prize via video instead of attending the ceremony at the
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in London, was presented his trophy by
team-mate Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.
Reflecting on a productive
debut season in England, Sanchez said that a personal highlight was his
goal against Manchester City in September's 2-2 draw.
Tottenham
striker Harry Kane won the Young Player of the Year award and also
accepted it via video, receiving it from Wales rugby captain Sam
Warburton.
Asked what his highlight of the season was, Kane
chose scoring the winner against Arsenal in the north London derby. He
added that Chelsea centre back John Terry was 'world class' and the
toughest defender he had played against this term.
Credit: Rohan Banerjee/SportsMail
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