Topics: English Premier League, Arsenal, QPR, Tomas Rosicky, Alexis Sanchez
The Czech midfielder returned to activity with the second goal for the Gunners. Alexis scored another goal but missed a penalty kick.

Arsenal's Boxing Day matchup against Queens Park Rangers had it all for fans to keep eye on the game. Utimately, Arsene Wenger's crew managed to add three points to their total, while they keep their sights on European tournament positions. 

The first half offered a dark moment in Alexis Sanchez's formidable season. Sanchez was denied of a penalty kick goal by Robert Green , raising hopes for The Hoops to earn their first away point this season. Nevertheless, the Chilean striker scored with a header minutes later to put Arsenal ahead.

After the break, Arsenal relaxed on the pitch, leaving control of the game to QPR. Things got complicated for The Gunners when Olivier Giroud lost his temper and head-butted Nedum Onuoha, earning the red card. Minutes later, Charlie Austin transformed a penalty kick for QPR, making the final minutes absolutely thrilling. 

 

Here's what fans thought about some of the most important facts of this match.