Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has heaped praise on Chilean star Alexis Sanchez.

The 26-year old has scored 24 goals for the Gunners in his debut season at the Emirates Stadium and will be looking to add to his tally in the FA Cup final.

Wenger spoke highly of former Barcelona star Sanchez who he feels has the qualities that resonate well with fans of the north London club.

"He is not missing a lot [of qualities]!" the Frenchman said.

"He has just been voted player of the year by the fans because he is very positive, who always wants to go forward, wants to hurt the opponent and he is also - what the fans like with him - a fighter.

"He is a guy who has a good combination of talent, combative aspect and fighting spirit. That is why he is liked by everybody here.

"Sometimes he is too demanding with himself, too quickly upset when it doesn't go well for him and he has to learn to be a bit more patient and not to be too quickly upset."