Premier League: Arsene Wenger has sly dig at Chelsea over Diego Costa issue

Arsene Wenger insists he has no problems with Alexis Sanchez, suggesting the top scorer's passion to play for Arsenal is at odds with that of Diego Costa at Chelsea.

Chile international Sanchez reacted angrily to being substituted after concluding the scoring in the Gunners' 4-0 win at Swansea City on Saturday, but Wenger suggested his Stamford Bridge counterpart Antonio Conte has far greater concerns with his own star striker.

FA Cup: Giroud and Ramsey surprised by Preston commitment

Arsenal were comfortably second best at Preston North End in the first half - and Olivier Giroud was shocked by the hosts' intensity.

Olivier Giroud and Aaron Ramsey conceded Arsenal were taken aback by Preston North End's desire and intensity in the first half of their FA Cup third-round meeting at Deepdale on Saturday.