Fabregas Won't Face Toon

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.