Fabregas Won't Face Toon

06 August 2011 15:02
Arsene Wenger does not expect wantaway captain Cesc Fabregas to play against Newcastle next week. The Spain midfielder was again absent from the squad for Saturday's final pre-season friendly against Benfica in Portugal.Wenger: "He is just coming back from injury and is not ready to play in a game, but he is not injured. "I don't think Fabregas will be ready to start the season because he has been out for a long time and has had no games."The Gunners travel to St James' Park next Saturday.

Source: FOOTYMAD