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Arsene Wenger reveals Alexis Sanchez ruled out until New Year
ALEXIS SANCHEZ will not be back for Arsenal before the New Year, Arsene Wenger has confirmed.
Alexis Sanchez is expected to be back in the second week of January
The Gunners earned a hard-fought victory over Manchester City this evening, running out 2-1 winners with goals from Olivier Giroud and Theo Walcott.
The win was made all the more impressive as they got over the line without their star man Sanchez.
"Yaya Toure, I have known him since he was 15 years old and he can play in every position. He has scored so many late goals but this one is one of the exceptional ones.
"It is too early to talk about the title but we are up there. It gives us confidence. I believe we have a very strong spirit, there is life in the team.
"Alexis Sanchez will not be back until the 10th of January or so."