Alexis Sanchez will NOT return for Arsenal against Liverpool, confirms Arsene Wenger

Alexis Sanchez has been ruled out of Arsenal's clash with Liverpool on Wednesday - but he could return to face Stoke this weekend.

The Chilean forward has been on the sidelines since the end of November after suffering a hamstring injury against Norwich.

He is now not far away from a comeback, but Wenger says he will not be risked for the trip to Anfield.

"For Sanchez I think the Liverpool game comes too soon," said Wenger.

"He has a chance to be available for Sunday against Stoke. He is going really well."