Key battle: Sanchez v Arter

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Who will come out on top when Arsenal take on Bournemouth this Sunday, live on Sky Sports 1 HD? We analyse the key battle between Alexis Sanchez and Harry Arter.

While Sanchez and Arter may not be obvious head-to-head rivals, Sanchez’s willingness to drop deep and Arter’s battling qualities make them set for a key battle on Sunday.

Sanchez has been Arsenal’s starting forward in 11 of 12 Premier League games this season – but rather than being an out-and-out striker, the Chilean operates between the lines. Stats show he gets involved in all-round play more than almost any other Premier League forward.

The only forward to beat Sanchez for touches, passes and chances created is Roberto Firmino, who has licence to move freely in Liverpool’s fluid front six.

Firmino and Sanchez are the only Premier League forwards who have created more …

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