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​Wenger denies pressurising Arsenal forward Sanchez to play

Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez's picked up an injury on international duty with Chile and did start the Gunners game against Manchester United on Saturday.

"He wore a bandage before the game because of tightness in his hamstring but he was checked before the game," Wenger said.

"I follow the medical staff and the player's advice, then make a decision.

"I have never demanded anyone to be injected to play. The suggestions we push Sanchez to play are completely wrong."

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