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Arsenal boss Wenger: Alexis just like Wright

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has likened Alexis Sanchez to club legend Ian Wright.

The Gunners missed Alexis' energy for defeat at Tottenham on Saturday.

"Alexis is more with the Spanish players of course, but he is loved by everybody. He is very friendly and bubbly every day," said Wenger.

"He is a bit like Ian Wright, with his enthusiasm. Alexis is quieter than Ian Wright - but that is not difficult and he doesn't get booked!

"He is dynamic and does both parts of the game, he wins you the ball back quickly as well, so the transitions are very good from defence to attack and attack to defence. He is important in the team because of that."

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