Sanchez brace helps Arsenal seal CL spot post 3-1 win over Hull City in PL tie

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Last Updated : May 05 2015 | 12:13 PM IST

Arsenal effectively sealed their Champions League place for an 18th successive season after thrashing Hull City 3-1 in the Premier League tie on Monday night, thanks to Alexis Sanchez's double strikes.

Sanchez put Arsenal ahead in the 28th minute with a deflected free-kick before Aaron Ramsey doubled the advantage four minutes later with another deflected strike, Sport24 reported.

The Chilean striker netted his second just before the half-time as he beat keeper Steve Harper to score his 24th goal of the season. Hull showed an improvement in their performance as Stephen Quinn scored a consolation goal with a header in the 56th minute.

With the win, Arsenal are third in the league table with 70 points, and trail second-placed Manchester City on goal difference. Hull, meanwhile, sit one point and place above the relegation zone.

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First Published: May 05 2015 | 12:01 PM IST

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