I plead with Wenger not to be rested – Arsenal midfielder

Sanchez celebrates with team-mates after scoring the first goal against Watford

Alexis Sanchez has revealed that he pleads with Arsene Wenger not to be rested.

The Chilean is regularly in and out of the Arsenal team as Wenger tries not to burn out his key man.

Sanchez said: "I do always want to play, so that's right. It's because football is my passion, it's my life.

"Sometimes the manager says to me that I should have a rest, but I say 'I do not want to rest.'

“I’d rather go home and use the gym in my house to exercise in order to maintain my form."