*'Alexis not more important than other players' - Wenger denies punishing Sanchez*

7*: *'Alexis not more important than other players' - Wenger denies punishing Sanchez* Arsene Wenger has rubbished the suggestion he is punishing Alexis Sanchez for the Chilean's desire to leave Arsenal by restricting his involvement in the Premier League. Sanchez's sole start in the top flight this season came in the 4-0 thrashing at Liverpool in August, with Wenger having used him as a second-half substitute in the home win over Bournemouth and the 0-0 draw with Chelsea since. However, Sanchez started the 3-1 Europa League win over Cologne - in which he scored his first goal of the season - and the 1-0 victory over Doncaster Rovers in the EFL Cup on Wednesday. Asked if he is concerned about Sanchez's focus, Wenger told a news conference on Thursday: "Not at all, that's going to very quick conclusions. "He's been out and injured and I thought he was a little bit short physically on Sunday [against Chelsea]. I played him last night to give him more competition. "There's no disguised attitude on my side. I just try to get him back to full fitness. I just try to give him competition and get him back to his form Sylvester*