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'Never a problem'

Arsene Wenger rubbishes talk of a rift between Alexis Sanchez and rest of Arsenal squad

Emirates boss says there has never been any issues in the team after they were held to a 1-1 draw against West Brom

ARSENE WENGER has rubbished talk of a rift between Alexis Sanchez and the rest of the Arsenal squad.

And the Emirates boss insists there has never been any issues between the Chilean and the team.

 Arsene Wenger says there is no rift between the Arsenal squad and Alexis Sanchez
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Arsene Wenger says there is no rift between the Arsenal squad and Alexis SanchezCredit: AFP

Sanchez's deflected free-kick put the Gunners ahead against West Brom but Jay Rodriguez converted from the spot on 89 minutes to give Alan Pardew's side a draw.

A number of  Arsenal players decided not to celebrate with Sanchez following his goal against Crystal Palace last week.

But that was not the case against the Baggies.

And a frosty Wenger dismissed the notion that players were purposely not celebrating with his star man.

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Some of the Arsenal players did not celebrate one of Alexis Sanchez's previous goalsCredit: AFP
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Asked about the reaction to the opening goal at the Hawthorns, Wenger said: "There was never a problem inside.

"There are some people who want to always create problems. We focus on our own problems and that is the only important thing."

Wenger recently said that Sanchez's future is "not my problem".

The striker remains a Manchester City target - and could be in line for a move with injuries to Gabriel Jesus and Kevin De Bruyne.

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Arsene Wenger says there was 'never a problem' in the Arsenal sideCredit: AP:Associated Press
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However, Guardiola believes Sanchez will remain where he is.

And Wenger put a straight bat to questions over the player's future.

He said: "We play on Wednesday night.

"I have spoken many times about that and I am not ready to talk about that anymore.

"I have given my answer many times in the press conference and I don't see why I should come back on a subject we have talked about 155 times."

Arsenal team celebrate with Alexis Sanchez after he scores against West Brom
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