Alexis Sanchez enjoys downtime with his dog as Arsenal star prepares for full return against Crystal Palace

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Alexis Sanchez looked relaxed as he enjoyed his dog's company
The 26-year-old is set to make a full return against Crystal Palace
Sanchez was not expected to make Arsenal's starting line-up so soon after playing a key role in Chile's Copa America campaign this summer
He appeared as a substitute in Arsenal's opening day defeat by West Ham, but will be involved in the game against Palace from the start

Published: 05:45 EST, 14 August 2015 | Updated: 07:16 EST, 14 August 2015

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Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez will be available for this weekend's game against Crystal Palace and looked relaxed as he enjoyed some downtime with his pet dog.

The 26-year-old Chile international was not expected to be match fit so soon after playing in this summer's Copa America, but Gunners manager Arsene Wenger is satisfied that his player is ready for a full return.

Sanchez came off the bench in Arsenal's opening day defeat by West Ham, but now Wenger has confirmed that he will be involved in the trip to Selhurst Park from the off.