In the first semifinal match of the English League Cup between Arsenal and Chelsea was recorded a goalless draw (0: 0).

This duel one of the leaders of the "Gunners" Alexis Sanchez started from the bench, appeared on the 66th minute of the meeting, which prompted speculation about the imminent departure of the Chilean from the club.

Such rumors were dispelled by Arsenal's coach Arsene Wenger.

"It was a good match. We looked a perfectly organized team, however in the second half our attacking actions were a bit banal.

Draw - a good result, and now everything will be decided in the second leg ".

"As for Sanchez, I expected to introduce him into the game an hour after the start of the game. I knew that we would have to defend ourselves a lot, and in the last 30 minutes Alexis would be most useful ".

"This decision has nothing to do with the transfer of Sanchez to another club," said Arsen.

It was previously reported that Manchester City offered Arsenal ? 20 million for the transfer of Alexis.