EXCLUSIVE: Arsenal boost as Fabregas has NOT torn his hamstring

Fears: Fabregas was taken off against BurnleyArsenal breathed a sigh of relief today after they discovered that Cesc Fabregas's injury is not as bad as first feared.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.But Sportsmail can confirm that Fabregas has not torn his hamstring and will be back in action for the key festive period.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.His short absence will open the door to youngsters Aaron Ramsey and Jack Wilshere, who have impressed during their limited opportunities.Fabregas scored Arsenal's goal early on at Turf Moor but was taken off just before half-time.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.' Delight: Fabregas celebrates his goal with Samir Nasri and Mikael SilvestreThe news is a boost in the light of problems that have already afflicted the London club during their up and down season.Arsenal are already without injury victims Gael Clichy, Robin van Persie, Tomas Rosicky and Niklas Bentdner. 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

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