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Happy New Year! We hope 2009 has been good to you so far! The Gunners began the year well winning 3 -1 in the third round of the FA Cup against Plymouth Argyle. A brace from Robin van Persie and an own goal saw Arsenal run out comfortable winners, match report.

Cesc attended the match to lend his support to the team. Although he is still on crutches, Arsenal’s super hop-along fan was there to cheer his team-mates on. In the Captain’s notes in the match programme, Cesc emphasised the importance of the competition to the team and recalled winning the FA Cup in 2005. There is a photo in the photo section

Arsenal drew Cardiff (away) for the fourth round of the FA Cup to be played on January 24th.

Cesc Fabregas Photos - at the moment we are working on the photo section. When we began the site we only put up a handful of photos for each of the Arsenal season’s prior to the current one. It was always our intention to add to these but we never seemed to find the time.

We are going to be adding a lot of pictures of Cesc playing for Arsenal, Spain and off-the-pitch over the coming weeks, starting with some from 2004/2005 which are in the latest photos section. As the photos are new to the site we will put them all in ‘latest photos’ before we move them. So keep an eye out. We will of course be adding any new pictures of Cesc as well!

Dr Cugat praises Cesc - I’m sorry we are late posting this because mj and I have been away. After Cesc visited with Dr Cugat in Barcelona on December 23, Dr Cugat was interviewed on Cadena Ser’s Radio Show, ‘El Larguero.’ He praised Cesc personally saying, “tiene la cabeza muy bien amueblada” - which means “he is smart and has his feet on the ground.”

Dr Cugat is one of the best traumatologists in the world. He has treated players such as Puyol, Eto’o, Ronaldinho, Fernando Torres and recently David Silva amongst many others. The Doctor confirmed that Cesc would be able to run and train with the ball in three months. This is in keeping with Cesc’s expected return in April 2009. A big thank you to Soarne for sending through this information.

There was a short interview with Cesc Fabregas in yesterday’s matchday programme. He said, “Since the Liverpool game, Xabi Alonso has called me every day. He is very worried but I told him that he had nothing to do with it – he just tried to win the ball, the same as me, and these things happen as I say. As a footballer who is lucky to be able to play and enjoy what I do every week, you always take the risk that injuries can occur.”

Cesc knew immediately that the problem would be serious but, he says he has been fortunate until now, “When the tackle came in last Sunday I felt pain in my knee and when, as soon as I started walking, I couldn’t put my foot on the ground so I knew it was not good. I was wishing and praying that nothing was broken but unfortunately it was. This is football though, worse things can take place in life and sometimes in your career these things will happen so this is my turn.”

“I’ve been very healthy in the last five years, always being able to give 100 per cent in every game for Arsenal - I’ve missed very few games in that time so I have to be happy for everything and also not forget that this injury could have been a bit worse, so I have to feel fortunate for that as well.”

{UPDATE - Cesc also discussed his recovery saying, “My recovery schedule is not very exciting. I went to see the surgeon in Barcelona before Christmas and I’m going to stay for a month before I can start having a bit of treatment.”

“I cannot move my right leg right now or really do a lot - I’m generally just staying on the sofa or the bed at home and resting my leg up.”

“While I recover I will be praying for Arsenal to do well and hopefully we will be competing in the league, FA Cup and Champions League when I return.”}

Nicklas Bendtner and Manuel Almunia missing Cesc

In recent interviews both Bendtner and Almunia have rued the loss of captain and team-mate Cesc Fabregas. Read more »