Arsenal proved they can thrive without Alexis Sanchez as the rampant Gunners scored four times in the first 22 minutes of their 4-1 victory over hapless Crystal Palace on Saturday.
With Sanchez left out of the squad as his blockbuster move to Manchester United inches closer, Arsene Wenger's side gave an emphatic response to suggestions the Chile forward's imminent departure would wreck their already rocky season.