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BELO HORIZONTE, BRAZIL - JUNE 28:  Neymar of Brazil hugs Alexis Sanchez of Chile prior to the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil round of 16 match between Brazil and Chile at Estadio Mineirao on June 28, 2014 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil.  (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)
BELO HORIZONTE, BRAZIL - JUNE 28: Neymar of Brazil hugs Alexis Sanchez of Chile prior to the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil round of 16 match between Brazil and Chile at Estadio Mineirao on June 28, 2014 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)Jeff Gross/Getty Images

Neymar and Alexis Sanchez Set for Brazil vs. Chile Friendly at Emirates Stadium

Matt JonesJan 30, 2015

Arsenal supporters have been roaring Alexis Sanchez on to great things this season, and they’ll have a unique opportunity to do so again, as Chile get set to go up against the likes of Neymar, Oscar and Willian when they face Brazil in a friendly at the Emirates Stadium.

The announcement of the fixture was confirmed by both the Gunners’ and the Brazilian national team’s official Twitter accounts:

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The match will be a replay of the World Cup second-round clash between these two sides. That day, the Selecao got the better of La Roja on a penalty shootout in what was an engrossing game, and those in attendance at the Emirates in March will be hoping to see a contest of comparable quality.

BELO HORIZONTE, BRAZIL - JUNE 28:  Alexis Sanchez of Chile celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil round of 16 match between Brazil and Chile at Estadio Mineirao on June 28, 2014 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil.  (Photo by

They’ll certainly be well aware of what Sanchez can do. The former Barcelona man has been in blistering form since signing for the Gunners, racking up 18 goals in all competitions so far this season, per Soccerbase. However, such is the form of Neymar, there’s a chance he could be upstaged in this showpiece occasion.

Here's a look at what those in attendance can look forward to from the mercurial Brazilian:

Indeed, the Blaugrana man has bagged 21 goals and four assists in what has been a real breakthrough season for him, per WhoScored.com. As noted by Samuel Jordan of Squawka, his record for the national team isn’t too bad either:

The location of the game means the very best players from each country that reside in Europe should feature, meaning that this match should be an intriguing spectacle for the fans. With that being said, you suspect all eyes will be on the aforementioned duo, who will be looking to shine brightest amid a multitude of star players. 

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