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Photo: Arsenal hero Alexis Sanchez in international training for Chile ahead of crucial fixture

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Arsenal star shows no sign of slowing down.

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Alexis Sanchez is busy training for Chile ahead of his country’s World Cup qualifiers.

The forward has been in prolific form for Arsenal in recent weeks, helping the Gunners climb up to third in the Premier League table.

Chile face Ecuador this evening, with the game kicking off at 10pm UK time.

The match is a crucial one, as the qualifying contest is tighter than ever.

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Arsenal's Alexis Sanchez warms up before the gameArsenal’s Alexis Sanchez warms up before the game

Chile currently sit seventh after eight games, with only the top five teams qualifying.

Ecuador, who host this evening’s match, sit in fifth, and Sanchez’s Chile cannot afford a defeat.

They have won just three of their eight matches so far, and sit five points behind Conmebol leaders Uruguay.

Sanchez, 27, has scored four goals in seven Premier League games for Arsenal, and one in two Champions League matches.

Chile face strugglers Peru in the early hours of next Wednesday in a home fixture.

Alexi Sanchez celebrates with the Copa AmericaAlexi Sanchez celebrates with the Copa America