Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas says he faces fortnight on sidelines

21 September 2010 10:33
Crocked: Fabregas hobbled off at the Stadium of Light [LNB]Cesc Fabregas faces a race to be fit for Arsenal's Premier League trip to rivals Chelsea after revealing that he hopes to be back playing within two weeks.[LNB]The Arsenal captain limped off with a hamstring injury in the 1-1 draw with Sunderland on Saturday after giving the Gunners the lead.[LNB]Fabregas went for a scan today, and Arsene Wenger said earlier he didn't expect any news until tomorrow.[LNB]But the Spaniard, speaking via his Twitter account said: 'Good news on my injury. I have some fluid but nothing bad in the muscle. I hope I can be playing in 2 weeks.'[LNB]An Arsenal statement later read: 'Arsenal Football Club have confirmed that Cesc Fabregas will be out for two to three weeks.[LNB]'The Spanish midfielder gave the visitors an early lead at Sunderland on Saturday but then picked up a hamstring injury. He was substituted just before the half-hour. The extent of the injury was discovered after a scan on Monday afternoon.'[LNB]Fabregas is set to miss Arsenal's Premier League game against West Brom at the Emirates this weekend and their Champions League trip to Partizan Belgrade next Tuesday.[LNB]But he could be fit for the crucial Stamford Bridge showdown on October 3 as Arsenal look to close the gap on the champions.[LNB] Ferdinand says sorry after freak goal hands Arsenal point at SunderlandArsenal boss Arsene Wenger hit by FA charge after his rant at fourth official against SunderlandARSENAL FC

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