Alexis Sanchez believes he is now on a level where he can compete with the games greatest players.

The Chile international has settled nicely in England since joining Arsenal from Barcelona in 2014, scoring 43 goals and providing 25 assists in 96 appearances in all competitions for the Gunners.

Sanchez, 27, has an enormous amount of ability and suggests that perhaps he is on the same level as Barcelona star Lionel Messi and Real Madrid ace Cristiano Ronaldo.

"I have reached a level where I can compete with great players," Sanchez told Sport.

"I do not feel inferior to anybody. I liken [my qualities] to Messi and Ronaldo.

"I have the same abilities as them."