Spotted: Alexis Sanchez forced off with injury against Stoke (but seen smiling on bench)
ALEXIS SANCHEZ suffered an injury scare against Stoke City after the Chilean picked up a thigh injury during Arsenal's 4-1 victory, but it's not all bad news for Gunners fans...
Alexis Sanchez was forced off the pitch shortly after scoring against Stoke
Sanchez was instrumental in Arsenal's thumping win over the Potters, providing a superb assist for Mesut Ozil's strike and also getting on the scoresheet himself.
However, the 28-year-old appeared to be struggling with a thigh problem before his goal and was susbtituted by Arsene Wenger immediately after finding the back of the net.
Sanchez was replaced by Aaron Ramsey shortly after scoring Arsenal's third
Speaking after the match, Wenger said: "The Physios told me he wanted to come off. I don't know what it was, but he's a fighter."
When asked if Sanchez was a doubt for the clash with Sunderland on Tuesday, the Arsenal boss said: "I don't think so."
The 67-year-old Frenchman will have been happy with his side's performance at the bet365 Stadium, staving off a Stoke fightback after Peter Crouch's controversial handball goal.
Scroll through the gallery above to see the moment Alexis Sanchez is forced off against Stoke City due to injury.
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