Source: Telegraph
Arsenal without Cesc Fabregas until end of January
The Frenchman, who last week predicted a "worst case scenario of three weeks out" for Fabregas after he tore a hamstring against Aston Villa, now looks set to be without the midfielder for the rest of the month. [LNB]News of the 22 year-old's extended absence has been compounded by the departure of Alexandre Song, who yesterday left to join Cameroon at the African Cup of Nations, which leaves Wenger short of regular first team options for Arsenal's Premier League tie against Bolton tomorrow at the Emirates. [LNB] Related Articles'Leeds defeat could help United'Aaron Ramsey is energising ArsenalBehrami: off-field problems hurting West HamArsene Wenger to rest key playersWest Ham United 1 Arsenal 2Arsenal close in on WellingtonLooking to leap-frog Manchester United to go second in the table it is a crucial tie which could also move Arsenal to within a point of leaders Chelsea. [LNB]Easing Wenger's problems however is the potential return of Nicklas Bendtner who has vowed to solve the club's striking problems. [LNB]The Dane has been sidelined for two months since having a groin operation, but it set to return to training today (Tuesday) in the hope of making his full return for Arsenal's away trip to Bolton on January 17. [LNB]'I've felt a lot of improvement and I was able to sprint for the first time on Sunday. I was a bit quicker than I expected," he said. 'I will start training with the ball on Tuesday and then finally I can see an end to this nightmare. [LNB]'I hope to play at Bolton on January 17. That is the day after my birthday so it would be the best present I could give myself. [LNB]'I've been out for so long. It's been unbearable to be outside for several months because I felt that my club needed me during that time.'[LNB]
