Fabregas: Rosicky my best bud

And the 22-year-old has revealed his delight at seeing the midfielder finally return to action after 20 months sitting on the sidelines, describing him as a new signing for Arsene Wenger.

“I am really happy for him, he has been through a lot. I told him to be strong and to keep believing in himself and that he could play football again,” said Fabregas.

“It’s great to see him play. He has played a few games now and I think he has done very well.

“He gives you great confidence because he has the class and the touch. It’s great to have him in the team. It’s like a new signing for us.”

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Gregg Davies

Gregg Davies is the Chief Sub Editor of FourFourTwo magazine, joining the team in January 2008 and spending seven years working on the website. He supports non-league behemoths Hereford and commentates on Bulls matches for Radio Hereford FC. His passions include chocolate hobnobs and attempting to shoehorn Ronnie Radford into any office conversation.