Arsenal FC News: Alexis Sanchez Risk Pays Off For Wenger Against Hull City

Arsene Wenger was rewarded for risking on playing Alexis Sanchez against Hull City in their FA Cup tie on Monday (AEST), with the Chilean international directly involved in both of Arsenal's goals.

The French mentor's concern of fatigue was overruled by the fact that the former FC Barcelona man is currently on a role, being a constant threat in front of goal and has also been a creative force. His most recent rest came against Galatasaray on Dec. 10 and has since started every fixture for the Gunners.

"I was tempted," Wenger said, referring to the thought of sitting out Alexis.

"Giroud was still suspended today and I knew that it was an important game for us. In the end, he (Alexis) always feels ready."

"He always looked dangerous. He's lively and always dangerous with his change of direction, his incisiveness and how penetrative he is."

"He's interesting to watch because he has a good fighting spirit. He has a good combination of what you want to see from top players - that means that he is ready for a fight and also has talent."

Wenger yearns that the 26-year-old can sustain his form throughout the second-half of the season, as the north London outfit needs all the effort that they can get to end the campaign within expectations.

"I hope [he can keep his energy up for the rest of the season]," he added.

"You look at the players who have that confidence - you're torn between the fact that when the player's confident and keeping him playing, and giving him a rest."

"I feel that when the players are confident it's important to keep them going, especially when they have that physical potential."

"He recovers very quickly and we'll see. At the moment he doesn't look in our tests like he has any fatigue problem."

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