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Arsene Wenger: Why I don't want to stop Arsenal ace Alexis Sanchez doing this
ARSENE WENGER insists he doesn't want to stop Arsenal star Alexis Sanchez's dribbling instincts.
The best of Arsenal’s Alexis Sanchez
Alexis Sanchez has been in exceptional form for Arsenal this season, and has netted 10 times in all competitions.
The Chilean grabbed a double in the Gunners' 3-1 win over Bournemouth on Sunday.
He is likely to be given a breather in their EFL Cup quarter-final tie tonight against Southampton (7:45pm).
Alexis Sanchez has been in explosive form for Arsenal
Arsene Wenger is pleased with Alexis Sanchez's form
His dribbling is provocative, it’s not retention, it’s provocative, to create damage
Sanchez has spearheaded the Gunners' attack this term, with Olivier Giroud relegated to the bench.
Wenger has noticed a lot of improvements in Sanchez's game, but he has emphasised one area he doesn't want to interfere with.
"He has the instinct of a real striker,” Wenger told the club's official website.
“He wants to hit you, he wants to go at you. When he gets the ball, he runs forward and he runs at any defender.
Olivier Giroud has played second fiddle to Alexis Sanchez
"He shows, maybe sometimes to excess, that dribbling quality is an important quality for a striker.
“It’s his game and you do not want to take that out of his game.
"His dribbling is provocative, it’s not retention, it’s provocative, to create damage.”
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