Alexis Sanchez is Arsenal's 'quiet' Ian Wright, says Wenger

Chilean striker's energy was sorely missed against Spurs, but he will return against Leicester

Alexis Sanchez of Arsenal
(Image credit: Ian Kington / AFP)

This season is all about new icons in north London, and while Spurs fans pay homage to hero Harry Kane after the north London derby, Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has likened his latest talisman, Alexis Sanchez, to one of the most iconic Gunners figures of the Premier League era – Ian Wright.

Sanchez was missing from the Arsenal line-up at White Hart Lane but will return for the match against Leicester City at the Emirates tonight.

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