Arsene Wenger heaps praise on Alexis Sanchez after win over Stoke City

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has talked up the impact of Alexis Sanchez following his impressive performance in the Gunners' victory over Stoke City.

Sanchez scored two and created another as Wenger's men cruised to a 3-0 win at the Emirates Stadium in the Premier League.

"The better the team plays, the more he is involved in the game," said Wenger, according to ESPN.

"We had a very offensive team today and Sanchez is confident. We can be direct with him, you can run at people a bit more, so there is a good combination offensively.

"You can move the ball well when you have so many technical players on the pitch. It is an advantage for us."

The victory now sees Arsenal sitting in fifth position in the Premier League table.