Former Arsenal star Alexis Sanchez relishing chance to end Tottenham’s Champions League dreams

Alex Young @alexwsyoung31 October 2022

Marseille forward Alexis Sanchez is relishing the opportunity to end Tottenham's Champions League campaign.

The former Arsenal star is in line to start Tuesday's Group D clash, which sees group leaders Spurs take on bottom club Marseille, though with just two points separating the two sides.

A point is enough for Spurs to reach the knockout stages, and a win will confirm top spot and a seeding in next week's draw. Marseille must win, to join with Sporting Lisbon or Eintracht Frankfurt in the next round.

Sanchez spent three-and-a-half goal-laden years at the Gunners where he played Tottenham seven times, winning twice and scoring two goals.

Asked about his motivations for the game, Sanchez replied: "I have great affection for Arsenal from my time there, beating Spurs every time was a great joy.

"It was very special and they are days I will always cherish."

Sanchez also spoke of his time at Inter Milan with Spurs coach Antonio Conte, adding: “We had a great experience together but he is a very demanding coach. If you don’t give 100 per cent you don’t play.”

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