Arsene Wenger was unhappy with how deep Alexis Sanchez played in the opening half of Arsenal's 1-1 draw with Southampton.

The Chilean had just one shot throughout the encounter.

Fortunately for the Gunners, substitute Olivier Giroud was on hand to score an equaliser with two minutes left.

"I think in the second half I am happy with his performance," said Wenger.

"In the first half I feel he played a little bit too deep, we need him a little higher up in the pitch and especially when you dominate the game it is important that he plays in the final third.

"He is tempted sometimes to drop a little bit deep in midfield. Then when you start 35 yards away from goal, it's difficult to score."