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Arsenal star Alexis Sanchez has been voted as player of the year by the Football Supporters' Federation.

The Chilean came out on top after a stellar year for the Gunners and his Copa America exploits with his home nation.

He carried on his form from last season in the Premier League by kicking off this season six goals before suffering a hamstring injury.

Gunners boss Arsene Wenger said: "Alexis has had a great 2015, winning the FA Cup with us and the Copa America with Chile.

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"He has made a huge impact on English football and I'm very happy that his skill, ability and dedication has been recognised by football fans across the country."

It was initially feared Sanchez could be out until the new year with his injury, but there are now hopes he could line up against Manchester City on December 21.

He joins a spate of other Arsenal players on the sidelines, including Santi Cazorla, Theo Walcott and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.