10 facts about Arsenal ace Alexis Sanchez

Rejected Manchester City

That is right! The now Arsenal star turned down a transfer to Premier League rivals Manchester City back in the summer of 2011.

Having agreed a £30m fee for the Chile sensation, Udinese booked a plane for the winger to fly to England to put pen to paper on a deal with the Citizens, only to refuse to board the flight.

Instead, Sanchez held out for a move to FC Barcelona.

Just another reason why Arsenal supporters adore Alexis!