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Adebayor:It is an honour to play with Cesc

Adebayor spoke to Marca and he mentioned Cesc in his comments (source):

“It’s difficult to imagine an Arsenal without Cesc.At his age he is already the most loved at the club, he is a model on and off the pitch and we are happy to have him with us.

For me it is an honour to play with him-he has quality, personality, he has made Arsenal and Arsenal have made him.

“I think he is happy here, he feels at home. I think he will stay for several years more, he is loved, he has everything here, I believe he will continue but it is (his) decision.

Evra on Cesc

There isn’t much news about Cesc today, apart from the comments from Evra. Evra believes Cesc was trying to injure him in the Arsenal v Man united match last week, and he seems to be holding a grudge.

These were the comments he made yesterday :

“He kicks me despite the fact that we are due to play the Champions League final on May 27. If we were to meet off the pitch, I know that I could go wild.This aggressive football does not resemble Arsenal’s style.”

And here are some more comments he made that emerged today:

“I was very disappointed.If you fancy giving knocks, then you do boxing, not football.But we will meet each other off the pitch. And this time there won’t be any referee to give a red card.”

Erm. Rather than making comments like this and creating controversy, I suggest he focuses on the match he has tomorrow.

Arsenal 4- 1 Stoke

The last game of the season saw a comfortable win for Arsenal. The first goal was an own goal after Cesc’s cross was turned into the net by Beattie. Robin then converted a penalty to take the score to 2-0. Soon after, Diaby also managed to get himself on the scoresheet .Stoke were awarded a penalty after a player was brought down in the box by Denilson bringing the score to 3-1. But,Van Persie finished off with a fantastic volley. Full match report here.

I have added four pictures of Cesc at the match in the latest photos section.

Now that the season is over, what are your thoughts on Cesc’s performance throughout the season?

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Cesc in Arsenal’s new away kit

Arsenal’s official website have posted up pictures of Cesc and some other Arsenal players in the new away kit for the 09/10 season. If you are interested in ordering the kit then click here for more information.

I took bits of the article on the site, to explain the design behind the new away kit, for anyone who may be interested :

The new kit embraces design features including a pinstripe in the shirt and a polo collar inspired by the shirts worn by the all-conquering side of the 1930s.

The new Arsenal away kit has been inspired by the London’s sartorial excellence and Arsenal’s proud history and iconic footballing style.

A video of the photoshoot was also put up:

I have posted the pictures of Cesc in the new away kit, in the latest photos section. Cesc really can pull off the model look. That pout! Although my favourite picture would have to be the one of him and Arshavin smiling/laughing, because it looked the most natural.
Also, in the pictures, you can see that Cesc has a goatee.

Your thoughts on the new kit?

Cesc celebrates Almunia’s 31st birthday

The Daily Mail reported that some of the Arsenal players attended Alumunia’s 31st birthday party at London’s Sketch club last night. Those present included Cesc Fabregas, Theo walcott and his girlfriend Melanie Slade,Robin Van Persie and his wife Bouchra, Samir Nasri, Denilson, Amaury Bishoff,Johan Djourou and Carlos Vela

The party was a quiet affair.A source described the events of the evening: ‘The players drank champagne and enjoyed a four-course meal, including Herefordshire beef. There was a chocolate fountain for dessert, but none of them touched it.’

I have put up pictures of Cesc attending the party in the latest photos section.

Credit to bloodred_orange on lj for the information and pictures.

Arshavin:Cesc is a close friend off the pitch

Arshavin recently did an interview which is up on his website. He was asked questions that were sent in by Arsenal fans. One of the questions asked who his best friends off the pitch were. Here is a small quote from Arshavin in relation to that question: “My best mates off the pitch would be Cesc, Bendtner and Toure.”

I figured that they were friends from the training pictures that we’ve seen of those two together.

Arsenal 0-0 Manchester United

Arsenal drew with Manchester United, which meant that Manchester United won the Premier League for the 18th time.Arsenal played well, dominating possession, but unfortunately they were unable to convert any of the chances. Full match report here

I have put up 3 pictures of Cesc at the match in the latest photos section. I wasn’t able to find any others- as you can imagine, most of the pictures were those of Man United celebrating.

Cesc doesn’t regret choosing to join Arsenal

I know it is a bit late posting this, but I was at work and so I can only post these now. Here were quotes from Cesc before the Man United match.

First off, Cesc spoke to the Sun about the Manchester United game:

“It will be hard to clap United off the pitch as champions and we will do all we can to make them wait another week for the title. But if we have to do it, we will. We have to be men about these things and they deserve to be champions.This game is another opportunity for Arsenal to show what we can do before the season ends.

United is a difficult test for us, especially after what happened in the Champions League. But we have to stand up strong and be professional.
We have to do it for our supporters, who have been superb.

We must do the best we can, but not because victory will make us better or defeat would be a disaster. We need to be professional and show we can compete with the best.”

Cesc went on to talk about the trophies and his disappointment:

“It’s not been a great week for Arsenal.But then again, it’s been a disappointing month.Everything started to go wrong with the FA Cup semi-final defeat against Chelsea. We were on a very good run until then.But we’ve been going down since then and we haven’t been at the level everyone expected.

We didn’t win the games that mattered and that is something we have got to look at.We want to win trophies. We don’t want to be a team that plays well but wins nothing.

Our season is over and once again we have no titles to play for, only our pride and our supporters.Of course it has been a season of disappointment for Arsenal.

Any season when you don’t win anything is hard to take and now it’s four years without a trophy. That is very hard for a club like Arsenal and all the players feel responsible for that. We have a very big job to do and we didn’t do it well enough.We all feel we could have done better and maybe some things have to change before we start winning things again.

“From a football point of view, we are on a level with any team in the world.But now we need to be as competitive as they are to fight for success.”

Cesc, one again, reaffirmed his commitment to the club:

“I wouldn’t be so committed to the club if I didn’t believe we will win trophies.For the last four summers people have been saying ‘Oh, Cesc will leave now’ but I am still here and I will be here next season as well.
It does become more disappointing every year without a trophy. Every player wants to win. But I repeat once again, I am very happy at Arsenal.

Even though we have not been at the level to win things this time, we were still in the semi-finals of the Champions League and the FA Cup.
I believe this team has a lot of potential.

All the big clubs go through patches when they don’t win anything but they always come back.Arsenal are one of those clubs. We will come back for sure.No one can say we didn’t try hard enough or give our best. The other teams were just better than us this season.

It’s not my job to say what needs to change. That’s down to the boss. He knows what he is doing.”

Cesc also said that he did not regret leaving Barcelona to come to Arsenal, after suggestions that he would have been better off had he stayed at the Nou Camp.

Everyone knows why I came to Arsenal and it has been proved to be the right decision.

I was only 22 last week yet I have already played more than 200 games for this club and nearly 40 games for my country.I’ve won the European Championship and played in the Champions League final, the FA Cup final and the Carling Cup final.

I would not have got those opportunities at any other club. Everyone chooses their own life and I believe I made the right choice.”

Wenger: Cesc will be back to his best next season

In his pre match conference Wenger spoke about Cesc, saying that Cesc isn’t back to his best yet but will be next season(source):

“You will see the real Cesc Fabregas next season.He’s not completely [back to his best] yet. That is natural when a player has been out for three months. It takes him some time to come back completely.

He is a player who cares about results and nobody comes back 100 per cent. You cannot care and not be affected.I believe he has been very strong mentally, resolute and determined. He has given as much as he can. He is the new captain and has learned his job.

You will see Fabregas in good form next season.”

Cesc: we must look at improvements

In the Matchday programme for the game against Chelsea, Cesc spoke about having to look ta why they are not getting into the finals of tournaments.
“We have to look at where we can improve, and make sure we do that for next season.We haven’t been in any Finals and perhaps that’s because of something. We’ve gone 21 games without losing in the league, so we know we are good, but when we’ve played in the Semi-Finals of the FA Cup and Champions League we haven’t been at the level everyone expected us to reach.

“Maybe that means something, and sometimes you need to be honest with yourself – our opponents were stronger than us in both of those ties and you just have to go from there, try to see where you made mistakes and try to put them right.

Cesc also spoke about the fans and how they feel dispapointed with the lack of tropheys.

“While we’re always positive, we know it’s difficult to keep everyone happy at this moment because it’s the fourth consecutive season in which we haven’t won anything. It’s frustrating for the fans, who are used to winning things, to see other teams going into Finals when we haven’t really managed that.

“We are disappointed because we know how much effort they put in – the way that, even in the financial crisis, they’re still coming to the stadium, buying tickets and season tickets, and we appreciate that a lot. It’s a shame, and we feel very responsible for not making them happy, for not taking them back to Wembley or to Rome.”

Arsenal 1-4 Chelsea


This week has not been a good one for Arsenal. Chelsea beat Arsenal 4-1 which means that Arsenal will be placed fourth in th table. Thus, next season, they will have to qualify to play in the Champions League, due to a change in the rules of the tournament.The goals for Chelsea came from Alex, Anelka and Malouda. Toure scored an own goal, and Bendtner scored as well. Full match report here.

I have added two pictures of Cesc at the match in the latest photos section.

Cesc:Football owes Wenger a Champions League

Cesc believes that it would be “unjust” if Arsene did not win the Champions League.
“Football owes Wenger a Champions League. The manager has always insisted on the team playing attractive football and he deserves a reward for that.The history of football would be unjust if Arsene never gets his hands on the trophy that we have been so close to getting.

“We always take risks and play an open style of football and you have to take into consideration the weapons that the other big teams have compared to ours.

And once again, Cesc commits himself to Arsenal. I have lost count over the number of times he has done that this season.

“I’m the captain of Arsenal and I owe them. I would never go behind their back. I would never meet or talk with anybody without them knowing. If someone wants me then they have to talk to Wenger. I am very happy at Arsenal.

“I have felt as if I belonged to this club ever since I arrived. They had blind faith in me and I want to be here many years. Believe me.Wenger is the best. He is the boss and my relationship with him is exceptional.”

Cesc also praised Arshavin: “Andrey is an incredible player and is going to give so much to the team. He is a born winner and we already have a great understanding with him on the pitch.”

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Cesc- fourth spot is not good enough

Cesc has said that Arsenal have not been at their best this season, and believes that getting off to a good start next season is key.

“We have gone 21 consecutive games without being beaten [in the Premier League] and that shows from the beginning to the end we have improved a lot - but when you play in these sort of competitions you have to be at your best and we have not been at our best.

Fourth spot for Arsenal, I do not think is good enough.We have not been at the level that everyone expected for Arsenal Football Club, that is for sure.

“We have to try to finish the season as well as we can and be ready for next summer because as we have seen this year the start of the season is really important.”

Cesc talks about Gibbs

Cesc spoke to Sky Sports News about Kieran Gibbs after yesterday’s match:

Cesc also had a lot to say about tonight’s Champions League match between Chelsea and Barcelona.(Source)

“Chelsea are a very complicated rival who don’t give you an inch on the pitch and they’re very direct. But if Barcelona move the ball as they know, I believe they’re capable of scoring at Stamford Bridge and getting through to the final. Any score-draw favours them.”

“What Guardiola has done this season at the helm of Barcelona is something few managers can do. He’s turned things around and more importantly he has built a side based on home-grown players.

“It was a pleasure to watch the team at the Bernabeu with Xavi, Carles Puyol, Gerard Pique, Victor Valdes, Andres Iniesta and Leo Messi. Then Sergio Busquets and Bojan Krkic came on as subs.”

“Gerard [Pique] is my friend, we played together in the kids teams at Barcelona and then we saw each other when he was at Manchester United.His success at Barca has not surprised me at all because I knew what he was capable of. He’d already shown it at United playing in the Champions and the Premier Leagues.”

“Stamford Bridge is a pitch small in size, long and narrow that will make the game difficult for Barca who need space to develop their game.It’s different to the Nou Camp, much smaller. The small distance between the two goals makes Cech’s long-kicks, important.

“Barcelona have to play as they know, move the ball quickly and try to score early to break the pressure from the crowd and Chelsea themselves.

“Chelsea have very important players like Drogba, Lampard and Essien, a strong defence with Terry and a great keeper in Petr Cech.They pressure you relentlessly. It will depend a lot on whether they can avoid distractions at the back from set-pieces. The absence of Puyol and Marquez will be important.”

Arsenal 3-1 Manchester United

Feeling a bit numb, so this match report will be short.Arsenal got knocked out of the Champions League with Man United winning 4-1 on aggregate. Park Ji Sung scored the first goal, after Gibbs slipped. Ronaldo then scored the second in the 11th minute from a free kick. The third goal came in the second half with Ronaldo scoring again. Arsenal then received a penalty, which Robin converted. Full match report here.

I have added 13 pictures of Cesc at the match in the latest photos section.

Cesc Fabregas: Nike Ignite: First Touch

Nike have a new campaign out called Nike Ignite. It features Cesc Fabregas talking about the importance of his first touch to his game. He also provides commentary for the great goal he scored against Manchester United last season (make sure you press HQ). There are a few screen caps from the campaign in [...]

Cesc Fabregas web chat

This is an oldie but a goodie! Back in November 2006 Cesc took part in a web chat and answered a wide range of questions from fans. Everything from ‘what his favourite sandwich is?’ through to ‘who his favourite Premiership players are?’ and a lot more besides! Thanks to Plu for reminding us about [...]

Cesc pre Liverpool interview

Thanks to Crystal and to Tess from Live Journal we have an interview with Cesc Fabregas that aired on Sky Sports prior to Sunday’s Liverpool match.

As previously posted, Arsenal are expected to make an announcement regarding Cesc’s injury this afternoon. Sport.es have reported that they spoke with Cesc’s father and that he said Cesc was [...]

The Making of ‘Do What I Say’

{update} Added a few photos from the Junior Gunner’s Christmas Party.

Arsenal.com’s latest vodcast includes a really good feature on the making of the ‘Do What I Say’ advert that Arsenal made for the Teenage Cancer Trust. The ad can be viewed a couple of posts below this one. I’ve posted a video of the ‘Cesc [...]

Cesc Fabregas on Football Focus

A massive thank you to Plu for letting us know that Cesc was on Football Focus yesterday (December 6th). Video of the full interview is above! Screen caps.
Arsene Wenger indicated to the press yesterday that the club would be looking to sign Cesc to a new contract next Summer.