Wenger backs benched Sanchez

LONDON - Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger insists Alexis Sanchez remains committed to Arsenal even though the Chilean was a substitute for the League Cup semifinal clash with Chelsea.

Wenger opted to keep Sanchez on the bench until the last 25 minutes of Wednesday's 0-0 first-leg draw at Stamford Bridge.

It was a bold gamble by Wenger given the League Cup represents one of the few chances for Arsenal to win silverware in another frustrating season.