Alexis Sanchez Mohamed Elneny Arsenal

EXTRA TIME: Elneny aims dig at Alexis Sanchez after League Cup final berth

Mohamed Elneny has hit out at Alexis Sanchez following Arsenal’s 2-1 triumph over Chelsea in Wednesday’s English League Cup semi-final encounter.

Antonio Rudiger’s own goal and Granit Xhaka’s second-half effort were enough for Arsene Wenger’s men to book a place at Wembley.

After putting up a starring performance at the heart of the Gunners' midfield, the Egypt international joined his teammates in posting celebratory messages on social media but with a perceived dig at Sanchez who left the Emirates Stadium to join rivals Manchester United this month.

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The Gunners will lock horns with Manchester City on February 25 in the final of the English League Cup.

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