- Arsenal were held to a 1-1 draw by Westbrom
- Sanchez gave the Gunners the lead with a deflected effort before Rodriguez equalized for Westbrom
- The draw means Arsenal remained 6th as Wenger celebrates his 811th game in his Premier League career
Arsenal traveled to the Hawthorns to take on a very unfortunate West Brom, who have been paltry this season, but were unable to come out with all three points, Wetbrom came back from a goal down to draw 1-1.
The Gunners started the game flying with them creating few openings but were unable to punish the Baggies.
Arsenal's record signing Alex Lacazette had a chance but his shot was deflected wide and the game remained 0-0 at half time.
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In a game where Arsene Wenger was marking his land mark achievement of becoming the manager with the most managed games in the Premier League, Arsenal failed to find the needed inspiration.
Wenger with his 811 games in charge tried to influence the game from the bench by bringing on former Manchester United striker Danny Welbeck but he also couldn't break down the Baggies defence.
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Eventually the Gunners showed up, embattled Arsenal star Sanchez gave Wenger something to celebrate on his landmark day when his freekick deflected off the Wetbrom wall to give Arsenal the lead.
Sanchez who was also in brilliant form over the midweek against Crystal Palace with a brace has been heavily linked with a move away from the Emirates.
Arsenal were pegged back just five minutes after taking the lead whe Rodriguez stepped up to convert a penalty that was awarded by Mike Dean.
The draw ensured Arsenal finished the year outside the top four position as they are currently on sixth position on the Premier League table.
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Source: Sports.naija.ng