Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger hailed the performances of three of his young players in the Gunners' win over Sunderland.

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Alex Iwobi and Hector Bellerin all started for Wenger's side in the FA Cup third-round tie at the Emirates.

The trio starred in the 3-1 victory, with Bellerin notching two assists and Oxlade-Chamberlain hitting the woodwork.

And Wenger talked up his young charges after the impressive win.

"Bellerin became stronger and stronger," Wenger said. "Sometimes I felt in the last 20 minutes, every time he went forward he created a chance on goal."

Star: Bellerin shone for Arsenal against Sunderland (
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Action Images via Reuters / John Sibley)

Asked whether there is a better right-back than Bellerin in the Premier League, the Frenchman said: "I don’t know. Of course [he is among the best]. Look at the defensive and offensive numbers.

"The fact that he is only 20 years old, there is a lot more to come from him."

Wenger added: "Alex Iwobi was one of the guys who was very good in the first half, he tired a little bit in the second half.

Impressive: Iwobi had a good first-half against the Black Cats (
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Paul Gilham)

"I liked the timing of his passes. In the middle of the park that is a vital quality and that fact he plays forward and sees [things]. As a young boy he is not afraid to come on and that is not easy."

Oxlade-Chamberlain has struggled for confidence and consistency this season but he delivered a bright performance in the Gunners' midfield.

"He came on stronger as the game went on and in the second half he was strong," Wenger said.

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