Alexis is like a Duracell battery , says Chamberlain

Alexis produced an inspirational display to lead the Gunners to a 3-0 win over Stoke City on Sunday, setting up the opening goal for Laurent Koscielny before scoring twice himself.

The Chilean has netted 18 goals in all competitions this season but his tireless work rate has done just as much to endear him to Arsenal fans, and Oxlade-Chamberlain is full of praise for the former Barcelona star's attitude.

"Alexis absolutely loves it. He is like a Duracell battery - he just does not give in," the England midfielder told reporters.

"Whether it is a cup competition or times when you think maybe it could be a chance for him to come out and rest, he is the first one to say he wants to play and he always wants to be a part of it.

"I am sure if the boss wants to rest him, he would respect that as well, but his attitude and the way he approaches training, you wouldn't think he was tired and the way he is playing, you wouldn't take him out of the side either.

"Hopefully, he can keep his fitness and keep going, but the athlete that I see every day, I can't see him falling short anytime soon."