Source: Eurosport
Fabregas warning to rivals
Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas has warned the rest of the Barclays Premier League his young side "will not be bullied by anybody" this season.
The Gunners skipper is recovering from a hamstring problem during the international break, an injury which forced him out of both the Champions League qualifier second leg against Celtic and the last domestic game at Manchester United where Arsene Wenger's team lost 2-1 despite dominating most of the match.
Despite not being directly involved himself, Fabregas feels the manner of the defeat - by way of a second-half penalty and an own-goal from Abou Diaby after having led 1-0 - will only serve to make Arsenal stronger for the challenges ahead.
"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.com UK website.
"Clubs try not to let us play our style of football and some use questionable tactics, but we will not be intimidated by anyone."
