ARSENAL will continue to keep a close eye on Alexis Sanchez ahead of their clash against Manchester United.
The Chilean came through his country’s World Cup qualifier against Uruguay last night unscathed, and contributed two goals in their 3-1 win.
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger had expressed his fears about Chile playing the forward.
And after flying back to London, Sanchez, ESPNFC claim, will be assessed by the Gunners medical team with a view to ensuring he is 100 per cent ready to face Manchester United.
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Sanchez has been instrumental for the in-form north London outfit, scoring eight times in all competitions this season.
But it seems Santi Cazorla isn’t ready to return to the fold.
The Spanish midfielder has been out of action since sustaining an Achilles injury during the 6-0 Champions League win over Ludogorets at the Emirates last month.
And when pressed about when he might make his comeback, he told Spanish radio station Cadena Cope: “I still don't know the exact time.
“I am trying to return as soon as possible to be with the team again, but I cannot say if it will be soon or if I still have a few weeks left.”
Wenger will be hoping to register his first competitive win over Mourinho as Arsenal boss.