Rampant United would have made a Messi of the world's best, says Cesc

02 February 2010 11:29
Cesc Fabregas believes even the best player in the world would have struggled to cope with Manchester United at the weekend.[LNB]Arsenal captain Fabregas and his team-mates were blown away as United stormed 3-0 ahead at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday.[LNB]The hosts scored a late consolation but it was too little too late and the Gunners face Chelsea next where defeat will all but end their title hopes.[LNB][LNB] Too good: Messi (right) may be the FIFA World Player of the Year but Fabregas reckons United would have given the Barcelona star a stiff challenge[LNB]'When you find yourself, two, 3-0 down, it's difficult. Even Lionel Messi would struggle to do anything.[LNB]'We have to be positive. It's very easy to say "we lost to Manchester United" and to get down. That would be crazy.[LNB]'We have to be strong and be together more than ever and do our best until the end of the season.[LNB]'I really don't care what people think. It's all about us and we believe until the end of the season. It's up to us to show what we can do.[LNB] Inspired: Wayne Rooney did most of the damage for United against the Gunners[LNB]'It's difficult. We have to bounce back straight away. We have massive games next against Chelsea away and Liverpool at home.[LNB]'It's never a good time to play Chelsea whether you are nine points clear or nine points behind. They are a strong side and have been playing together for a long time.[LNB]'We have to beat them to stay in the title race. If you don't believe you don't win things. We are still there definitely.[LNB]'I am always realistic. I'm not going to lie to myself. Chelsea were better than us, Manchester United have been better than us. It's something we have to think about and make sure it doesn't happen again.'[LNB] Arsenal 1 Manchester United 3: Rooney shatters Gunners' title illusionsCompetition: Win an Arsenal shirt signed by skipper Cesc Fabregas Arsenal captain Cesc warns Gunners it will be win or bust against ChelseaARSENAL FC

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