PA:Press Association Alexis Sanchez in race to be fit to face Sunderland on Tuesday[/caption]
Boss Arsene Wenger will give his top scorer every chance of making the game at the Emirates against the relegated Blacks Cats, knowing Sanchez is desperate to feature.
Wenger said:”Alexis Sanchez will have a test today, yesterday it didn’t look too good, but with him you never know.
Getty Images Arsene Wenger salutes travelling Arsenal fans after Stoke win[/caption]
Getty Images Sanchez carried on playing injured and scored at Stoke[/caption]
Reuters Sanchez was replaced by Aaron Ramsey after his goal at Stoke[/caption]
“He’s so keen, maybe it was just a kick. It could be a possibility that he recovers for tomorrow.”
The Frenchman also heaped praise on his talisman, and paid special attention to how much the Chilean’s game has improved since his move from Barcelona in 2014.
Wenger added:"At the start, Alexis was a player mainly focused on scoring goals, he developed his assist potential with us very well and now he plays in a position where he can provide as well as score.
"He’s become a complete player and has developed very well here at Arsenal Football Club.
"Of course, it’s an exceptional achievement and I would like to say that, to score and provide in double figures, you need to be a special player.”
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