Source: Daily_Mail
EXCLUSIVE: Arsenal boost as Fabregas has NOT torn his hamstring
Fears: Fabregas was taken off against Burnley[LNB]Arsenal breathed a sigh of relief today after they discovered that Cesc Fabregas's injury is not as bad as first feared.[LNB]The Gunners skipper was taken off with a hamstring injury in Wednesday's 1-1 draw with Burnley at Turf Moor sparking fresh worries in the club's injury-hit season.[LNB]But Sportsmail can confirm that Fabregas has not torn his hamstring and will be back in action for the key festive period.[LNB]The Spanish midfielder is still expected to miss Saturday's match with Hull at the Emirates but he may be back in contention for the crunch clash with high-flying Aston Villa on December 27. They then face Portsmouth three days later.[LNB]His short absence will open the door to youngsters Aaron Ramsey and Jack Wilshere, who have impressed during their limited opportunities.[LNB]Fabregas scored Arsenal's goal early on at Turf Moor but was taken off just before half-time.[LNB]After the match, boss Arsene Wenger said: 'He is injured, for how long I don't know. It depends what you call serious? It's a hamstring. He will not play on Saturday.'[LNB] Delight: Fabregas celebrates his goal with Samir Nasri and Mikael Silvestre[LNB]The news is a boost in the light of problems that have already afflicted the London club during their up and down season.[LNB]Arsenal are already without injury victims Gael Clichy, Robin van Persie, Tomas Rosicky and Niklas Bentdner.[LNB] Arsenal's injury crisis deepens with hamstring victim Fabregas sidelinedBurnley 1 Arsenal 1: Alexander on the spot as Gunners frustrated VIDEO: Wenger hits out Wolves for wrecking Premier League credibilityARSENAL FC
