Sunday 27 September 2015 13:03, UK
Arsenal forward Theo Walcott reckons Alexis Sanchez will continue to score on a regular basis following his hat-trick in the 5-2 win at Leicester.
Walcott was also on target with Arsenal's first goal as they came from behind at the King Power Stadium to move within three points of Premier League leaders Manchester United.
And the victory over the Foxes sets up a top-of-the-table encounter with United, who visit the Emirates Stadium next weekend.
Sanchez had not scored for the Gunners since their FA Cup final win over Aston Villa in May but Walcott believes the Chile international's work-rate is now paying off.
"I am sure he is going to flourish now with many, many more important goals. It has been a long time coming, he knows that himself. But he is very pleased," Walcott said.
"He is a top-quality player and even when he is not scoring goals he works so hard for us. He tracks back and does a lot for the team."
Walcott impressed in a central forward role and has now scored 12 goals in his last 13 Arsenal starts. He believes it was one of his best displays since a serious knee injury last year.
"It will be up there since the knee injury and, before that, the Tottenham game," Walcott said.
"I have always said I want to play up front. The manager has had faith in me and I just want to repay him."
