Alexis Sánchez scores Arsenal's equaliser against Bayern
The Gunners had to deal with the non-league side’s artificial surface in their FA Cup tie.
But two goals from Lucas Perez and Theo Walcott ensured Arsenal prevailed 2-0 winners and earned their quarter-final tie against Lincoln.
Surprisingly, star man Sanchez was introduced from the bench with 17 minutes left to play, even though the Gunners had their two-goal advantage.
The Chile international avoided picking up a problem, as did his Arsenal team-mates.
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Alexis Sanchez featured at Sutton for a brief run out in Arsenal's 2-0 victory
I don’t think it was a risk
Arsene Wenger
And Wenger has outlined Alexis Sanchez was not in danger, but revealed the sort of players he felt would have been.
“He is a guy who has a strong body,” Wenger said.
“I think on this pitch, it is the guy who does not have good co-ordination, who is heavy on his feet, who is in trouble.
“He is more a guy who has very good co-ordination, light on his feet. I don’t think it was a risk.”
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Arsenal's Alexis Sanchez did not appear to have any trouble during his time on the Sutton pitch
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Danny Welbeck featured for Arsenal’s Under-23s yesterday and said his knee was not ready to deal with Sutton’s pitch.
Meanwhile, Mesut Ozil was given the night off as he posted a picture on his Snapchat of him on a plane heading for a short break.
Arsenal now have an extended period to regroup and prepare for their crucial next two games at Liverpool in the Premier League on March 4 before Bayern Munich go to the Emirates for their Champions League round of 16 second leg three days later.
