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Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger trolls Chelsea amidst the latest Alexis Sanchez transfer rumours, saying, ‘There’s only one club in London’

Gunners boss responded to questions after the Chilean forward claims he wanted to stay in London for a winning team

ARSENAL boss Arsene Wenger brutally trolled Chelsea after the latest Alexis Sanchez transfer rumours, saying, 'There's only one club in London'.

The Gunners boss hit back at questions regarding his Chilean star, who reportedly claimed he wants to stay in London but for a winning team.

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Sanchez is understood to be after a £260,000-a-week deal and could join rivals ChelseaCredit: Getty Images

Wenger - under intense scrutiny himself - hit back at the question in sharp manner, claiming 'there's only one team in London'.


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When asked about Sanchez's comments, Wenger said: “I interpret what he said in a positive way.

"There is only one team in London so he is happy.

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Arsene Wenger hit back at claims Alexis Sanchez could be heading to ChelseaCredit: PA:Press Association

“I think personally he is happy here. It is true we have not extended his contract yet.

“The interpretation is not always exactly what they want to say. I don’t see anything negative.

"He wants to win championships. That’s what everyone wants.

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Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez both have their futures up in the airCredit: Getty Images
Alexis Sanchez has cut a forlorn figure for most of the 2016-17 seasonCredit: PA:Press Association

“It is true we have lost big players before, but then we had to sell big players for financial reasons but that is not the case anymore.

“He has one and a half years to go. It is not an immediate concern.”

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Earlier this week, Sanchez had claimed: “I am happy in London and I hope to finish my contract at Arsenal.

Alexis Sanchez is hoping to stay in London in order to win trophiesCredit: Getty Images
Arsene Wenger will be hoping to keep hold of his star forwardCredit: Reuters

“I want to stay in a winning team and keep playing in the same city. I want to play in a team that has aspirations.

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“I’m 28-years-old, I still have a lot ahead of me. I am a player who takes great care of himself.”

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