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Arsenal star Alexis Sanchez summoned to appear in Barcelona court amid tax fraud allegations

Arsenal star Alexis Sanchez will be available for Saturday's clash crunch clash against Manchester United, after being summoned to appear in court in Barcelona in January after being accused of committing tax fraud in Spain.

It is claimed the Arsenal star failed to pay tax on £888,246 between 2012 and 2013, which he denies.

The judge has accepted Sanchez’ request to appear via video link from London.

Alexis Sanchez returned to Arsenal training on Thursday ahead of Manchester United clash
Alexis Sanchez returned to Arsenal training on Thursday ahead of Manchester United clash

The news of the Chilean's first-team return comes as huge boost to Arsene Wenger, whose side can go top of the Premier League with victory at Old Trafford.