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Arsenal star Alexis Sanchez is in Spain facing a court case for tax fraud, Arsene Wenger reveals...but he could face Sutton United in the FA Cup

Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez has flown to Spain to face a court case for tax fraud - but he remains in line to face Sutton United in the FA Cup, Arsene Wenger has confirmed.

The Chile international admitted earlier this month to defrauding the Spanish treasury of £865,000 during his spell with Barcelona.

Sanchez was pictured leaving London separately from all his team-mates in the wake of Arsenal's humiliating 5-1 Champions League defeat to Bayern Munich on Wednesday.

Alexis Sanchez pictured at Heathrow Airport following the heavy defeat to Bayern Munich
Alexis Sanchez pictured at Heathrow Airport following the heavy defeat to Bayern Munich
The Chile forward has admitted defrauding the Spanish treasury while playing for Barcelona
The Chile forward has admitted defrauding the Spanish treasury while playing for Barcelona

But his manager - who hinted he will field a strong team against non-league Sutton - confirmed that the forward is expected to return to training on Saturday.