'We lost Sanchez,.it is a big blow' - Arsene Wenger

It has been yet another black November for Arsene Wenger and a disastrous month threatens to undermine Arsenal's whole season.

In addition to the losses of Koscielny and Alexis, Santi Cazorla also pulled up with a knee issue of which the Gunner's boss is also concerned about. Cazorla was able to play through the match but Wenger confirmed after the match that the Spaniard was only able to play with one leg.

"The players are there to play football and not to be rested, and it's not for the press to decide if they need to be rested", Wenger replied when asked about Sanchez's injury.

While Henry found his compatriot culpable for allowing Alexis to indulge in excessive game-time, he understands the pressure placed on Wenger that necessitates his constant use of the club's best players.

Koscielny and Alexis took Arsenal's injury tally to nine players. "It would be fantastic for the kid's career to go through, so I have to be honest and say that I would like the kid and Olympiakos to go on".

James Milner's 62nd-minute penalty, awarded for a handball by Neil Taylor, lifted Jurgen Klopp's side up to sixth place and increased the pressure on Swansea manager Garry Monk, who has overseen one win in 10 league games. "If he [Sanchez] played today [against Norwich] and he scored he [Wenger] would have said, "I was right to play him", but he got an injury so we are obviously going to say he should have rested him", continued Henry.

The Wales midfielder had been sidelined since October, but returned as a substitute in the Gunners' convincing midweek win against Dinamo Zagreb.

Dutch fitness coach Raymond Verheijen has the stuck the boot in - and called for the Frenchman to start taking some responsibility for Arsenal's problems. The Chilean worldwide has played in majority of Arsenal's matches of the English Premier League so far.

Wenger's worst nightmare came true on Saturday when Francis Coquelin limped out of the game at West Brom after only 14 minutes with a knee ligament injury.

Norwich City put a slight dent in Arsenal's title hopes on Sunday.

Norwich caused a few problems with some early set-pieces and Ozil should have opened the scoring for Arsenal when he was picked out in the box by Nacho Monreal.

Sanchez To Become Arsenal’s Highest-Paid Player

Following his blazing start to the season, Chilean International Alexis Sanchez is in line to become Arsenal’s highest paid player.

This comes on the heels of reports that the London club are preparing talks with the forward over a new deal.

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Sanchez arrived at the Emirates just last year, signing a four-year deal worth a reported £130,000-a-week and plans are currently on-going to ensure an increase on those terms.

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If concluded, German International Mesut Ozil – who’s on £140,000-a-week – currently will lose his status as the club’s top earner.

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The German World Cup winner is, however, also in line for a pay rise, while left-back Nacho Monreal is believed to have already agreed a new three-year deal.

Sanchez, 26, has scored six goals and assisted three so far this term and Arsenal are looking to reward his form with a new and improved deal.

He was signed in July 2014 for a fee reported to be around £35 million, making him the second-most expensive signing in the club’s history after Ozil.

Arsenal close in on triple deal for international stars following Manchester United win

ARSENAL are set to offer new contracts to Alexis Sanchez, Mesut Ozil and Nacho Monreal.

The Gunners are preparing to make Sanchez their highest-paid player after a scintillating first 15 months at the Emirates Stadium, according to the Daily Mail.

The Chilean currently earns in the region of £130,000-a-week but his new terms are expected to see him surpass Mesut Ozil's wage packet of £140,000-a-week.

Sanchez scored 25 goals in all competitions last season following his arrival from Barcelona while he has scored six goals in his last three games for the club.

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BIG MONEY OFFER: Alexis Sanchez could become Arsenal's best paid player

END SPECULATION: Ozil will also be offered a new deal amid interest from Fenerbahce

World Cup winner Ozil is also in line for a contract extension which could see his terms improved.

The German has been linked with a move to Turkish side Fenerbahce at the end of the season but Arsene Wenger is determined to hold on to the midfielder.

Both Sanchez and Ozil's contracts expire in 2018 and Arsenal do not want them entering the final two years of their deals.

DEAL AGREED: Monreal is reported to have already agreed a new three-year contract

Meanwhile the Mail also claim that left-back Monreal has already agreed a new three-year deal to extend his stay in North London.

The Spain international joined the club in 2013 from Malaga but had been linked with a return to his homeland with Athletic Bilbao interested in signing him.

Monreal has established himself as Wenger's first choice left-back ahead of Kieran Gibbs and he now appears to have ended speculation over his future with the new deal.

Arsenal currently lie second in the Premier League after beating Manchester United 3-0 before the international break and face Watford on Saturday.