Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez is enjoying his new role as a centre forward, given to him by manager Arsene Wenger.

The Chilean international has already netted eight times and assisted a further seven goals from 15 appearances in all competitions this season, and it seems the 27-year-old is adjusting well to his new role at the club.

Sanchez has revealed how advice from Wenger and internet research helped him to prepare for his role in leading the Gunners attack.

‘I like it as a centre forward because I can get involved in the play more,’ Sanchez told the Arsenal website.

‘I have the chance to drop deep a little bit more and that means I can link up with my teammates more.

‘[The manager] is the one who decides, he’s the one who changes things around and decides where we play. He asked me to play there, so I said fine – I looked up some videos on the internet to see how I needed to adjust my movement and I’ve been adapting since then.’

Arsenal will next lock horns with Manchester United in the Premier League on Saturday.

The match at Old Trafford kicks off at 14:30.