Arsenal star is new Thierry Henry, claims former club chief David Dein Alexis Sanchez scores stunning brace for Chile despite injury fears

Alexis Sanchez has been on fire this season for Arsenal playing in a new central attacking role.

The Chile international's hat-trick in Saturday's 5-1 win over West Ham was his 11th Premier League goal.

And the Gunners' former vice-chairman David Dein thinks the 27-year-old is beginning to remind him of club legend Thierry Henry, who was also converted from a winger to a striker by Arsene Wenger.

Alexis Sanchez is now Arsenals first-choice striker

David Dein says Alexis Sanchez's transformation is like Thierry Henry's

“I think you’ve got to say he’s world class,” Dein told the London Evening Standard.

“He’s fantastic. He’s a delight."

Alexis Sanchez scores stunning brace for Chile despite injury fears

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Alexis Sanchez scored a stunning brace for Chile despite fears over his fitness

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Alexis Sanchez put injury fears aside on Tuesday after he scored two goals for Chile

And when asked if Sanchez was like Henry, Dein added: "Yeah and certainly he is an extraordinary talent.

“He’s got a great attitude to the game and immense skill.

Alexis Sanchez has scored 13 goals this season for Arsenal

"So he’s an exciting player.”

Sanchez has made 20 appearances this season for Arsenal, scoring 13 goals and providing nine assists in all competitions.