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Arsene Wenger: 'Alexis Sanchez could face West Ham United'

Arsene Wenger hints that Alexis Sanchez could feature in Arsenal's Premier League opener after returning from his extended holiday in "surprisingly good shape".

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has hinted that Alexis Sanchez could play a part in their Premier League opener with West Ham United on Sunday.

Sanchez was given an extended pre-season break after helping Chile to a historic first Copa America title back in June.

Consequently, he was expected to miss the Gunners' early-season commitments, but Wenger says that he has returned in "surprisingly good shape" and refuses to rule out an appearance this weekend.

"He came back in surprisingly good shape. I will see [when he is ready to play]," he told the club's official website.

"It is about my decision. Will he not be involved at all on Sunday? I don't know yet. It depends a little bit on what I see [in training on Saturday] and who will be available.

"Alexis understands perfectly well. He is one of the players who played the World Cup [in 2014], came back here and played the whole season without a break, goes to the Copa America and basically cannot start the season."

Sanchez, Arsenal's Player of the Year for 2014-15, was signed for £35m from Barcelona last summer.

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