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Before the match against Manchester United, Alexis Sanchez sends a message to Arsenal

Prior to their Sunday Premier League matchup with Manchester United, Alexis Sanchez declares that Arsenal "will always be in my heart

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In Sunday's late kickoff, the Premier League leaders—who have an eight-point lead over Manchester City—will meet Erik ten Hag's team at the Emirates Stadium

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In Sunday's late kickoff, the Premier League leaders—who have an eight-point lead over Manchester City—will meet Erik ten Hag's team at the Emirates Stadium

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Arsenal has been playing back some of its best goals against United in recent years on social media in the days leading up to the game

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Sanchez's outstanding goal during Arsenal's 3-0 victory over United at the Emirates Stadium in 2015 was one of the score

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And Sanchez, 34, who left the Gunners in 2018 to join United, was affected by Arsenal's decision to spotlight his goal, so the message did not escape his notice

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You were aware of me. You too, I will never forget," In reaction to Arsenal's Instagram post, Sanchez wrote.

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"You are and always will be in my heart." In England, you were my first family.

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"And everybody treated me well, especially the fans." Best wishes, Gunners.

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As for winning the Premier League title this year, Mikel Arteta is adamant that his Arsenal players must possess both the cerebral and physical attributes

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It is essential for the squad to have these traits and a healthy balance, according to Arteta.

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It is imperative to possess the mindset and emotional restraint needed to perform on a large stage.

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We haven't competed for the championship in a long time. Words are useless; we must act on the field of play

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The physical component is also important. You cannot compete for 11 months under our working conditions without that

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Before the match against Manchester United, Alexis Sanchez sends a message to Arsenal

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Before the match against Manchester United, Alexis Sanchez sends a message to Arsenal

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