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Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez tops Sky Sports' Power Rankings

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Arsenal's Alexis Sanchez has topped the penultimate 2015/16 Sky Sports Power Rankings after scoring against Manchester City on Super Sunday to secure a point and boost the Gunners' chances of finishing second in the Premier League.

Arsenal can now move above rivals Tottenham if they beat relegated Aston Villa and Spurs lose to Newcastle on the final day of the season.

Sergio Aguero (No 2, no move) opened the scoring in the eighth minute at the Etihad before Olivier Giroud (No 19, up 37 places) levelled the scores two minutes later. Kevin De Bruyne (No 35, up 81 places) restored City's lead after the break, but Sanchez made it 2-2 after a deft assist from Giroud.

In the earlier kick off on Sunday, Southampton had endangered Tottenham's chances of holding second place with a 2-1 win at White Hart Lane. Steven Davis (No 17, up 100 places) scored Saints' goals - both assisted by Dusan Tadic (No 4, up six places) - with last week's table-topper Sadio Mane dropping to No 3 and Shane Long rising one place to No 8.

Leicester duo Christian Fuchs (No 5, up eight places) and Riyad Mahrez (No 6, up eight places) re-entered the top 10 - with the Foxes lifting the Premier League trophy after beating Everton 3-1 at the King Power Stadium.

Jamie Vardy (No 16, up 71 places) returned from suspension with an immediate impact, scoring within five minutes of his return and converting a penalty - but missed another spot kick seven minutes later.

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 29: Harry Kane talks with Jamie Vardy of England during the International Friendly match between England and Netherlands at Wembley
Image: Jamie Vardy scored two goals for Leicester in their 3-1 victory over Everton after returning from suspension and overtook Harry Kane in the Sky Sports season rankings

As a result, Vardy has overtaken Tottenham striker Harry Kane at No 2 in the season rankings by just 965 points, behind Riyad Mahrez.

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The Power Rankings methodology reflects a player's performance over the previous five weeks, with each preceding week worth fewer points. This means the Power Rankings reflect the in-form players of the moment.

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