The speculation around Sanchez's future has been similar to that involving Liverpool's Philippe Coutinho, who is said to have handed in a transfer request in order to push for a move to Barcelona.
However, the Arsenal boss claimed Sanchez is fully concentrated on restoring the team to winning ways after losing 1-0 at Stoke last time out.
Centre-back Laurent Koscielny is also available after completing a three-game ban.
That said, what Liverpool and Arsenal have in common at this point of time is a weak defence. It is worth mentioning that BetOTG.com are pretty good at giving money-making tips for World Cup games, and they are much more likely to tip Chile if Sanchez is fit and well. Arsenal managed nine, which is why all eyes will be on Wenger's side as they attempt to shed the image of the lightweights amongst the title contenders. "It was ever thus".
Paul Merson has insisted that Alexis Sanchez simply must play for Arsenal against Liverpool this weekend.
"It's really hard to step in but that is part of the game, you can not play a little bit of football and hope you get anything from Arsenal - they are too strong".
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Indeed, in this summer of unrest in English soccer, some of the top players in the Premier League have struggled to deal with being the subject of interest from other clubs.
Six out of last eight instances of this fixture have witnessed four or more goals.
The current 3-4-3 system seems to have lost its effectiveness as Arsenal have looked lethargic and disorganized in recent games, Arsene Wenger could yet need to revert back to 4-2-3-1 in a bid to get Arsenal back to their best.
The match is live on Sky Sports Main Event from 3.30pm (BST), with proceedings at Anfield getting underway at 4pm.
If Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane are facing up to Monreal then I'll be ordering a stiff drink because they'll just rip him apart with their pace and power.
Spanish side Sevilla beat Liverpool in the Europa League final in 2016, while Spartak are reigning Russian champions, but Klopp is as concerned by Maribor and said he needed to start doing his homework on them.
"We've won three games and should have won the first one at Watford without a flawless performance".
And Wenger added: "The fact that he goes into the previous year of his contract doesn't mean we can't extend it". The Brazilian has scored three times in Arsenal's last two visits to Anfield. So on that front we will be more tested at Liverpool.
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says that Alexis Sanchez "loves" the Gunners and has no doubts over his commitment as he closes in on a return to first-team action.