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Alexis Sanchez evokes spirit of Rivaldo as he falls dramatically to the floor holding his head several seconds after being hit by a throw-in

Alexis Sanchez and Rivaldo have plenty in common - skillful, South American footballers with Barcelona on their CVs and the world at their feet.

And, as it happens, they're both prone to melodrama.

Sanchez evoked the spirit of the legendary Brazilian on Wednesday night with a theatrical moment which had fans everywhere shaking their heads in embarrassment.

Alexis Sanchez's theatrics at a throw-in have captured the attentions of football fans
Alexis Sanchez's theatrics at a throw-in have captured the attentions of football fans
Sanchez got in the way of Christian Fuchs' throw during Arsenal's clash with Leicester
Sanchez got in the way of Christian Fuchs' throw during Arsenal's clash with Leicester
Fuchs was not about to pull out of throwing the ball despite Sanchez being so close
Fuchs was not about to pull out of throwing the ball despite Sanchez being so close

The talented forward, whose future at the Emirates Stadium remains up in the air, produced the kind of reaction that, on second viewing, ought to leave him with a face as red as his Gunners shirt.