Source: SKY_Sports
Cesc - We won't be bullied
// A bit of a hack but it works// The article snippet is wrapped onto a second line, even when #article-sub is emptyif( $("div#article-sub").children().length == 0 ) {$("div#article-sub").remove();} Cesc Fabregas is confident Arsenal are strong enough not to be bullied out of the Premier League title race this season.[LNB] The midfield schemer is currently sidelined with a hamstring complaint that has kept him out of Spain's international commitments over the past week, while he also missed Arsenal's UEFA Champions League qualifier second leg against Celtic and the last domestic game at Manchester United.[LNB]Despite not being directly involved himself, Fabregas feels the manner of Arsenal's defeat at Old Trafford will only serve to make them stronger for the challenges ahead.[LNB]In the past Arsenal have faced accusations of being a soft touch but Fabregas disputes that this is still the case.[LNB]"It hurts to lose in that way, but we were denied many opportunities and it was a very physical game - maybe too physical - but we showed that we will not be bullied by anybody," said Fabregas, speaking to the Goal website.[LNB]"Clubs try not to let us play our style of football and some use questionable tactics, but we will not be intimidated by anyone."[LNB]Making headlinesFabregas, 22, spent another summer reading headlines of just where he would be playing his football this season away from Emirates Stadium.[LNB]However, the former Barcelona trainee continues to feel "comfortable" at the North London club.[LNB]"I know all about the speculation about Barcelona, but you have to understand I am a professional and I am an Arsenal player," he stressed.[LNB]"We have made a good start and we can go on to do good things this season.[LNB]"You can never know what will happen in football, and it is always an honour to be linked with a prestigious club like Barcelona, who I know all about - but let's see how Arsenal does this season.[LNB]"I am sure we will win something soon."[LNB]
