Injured Cesc Fabregas backs Wenger's gamble to play him against Aston Villa

Cesc Fabregas insists Arsene Wenger was right to gamble on his fitness against Aston Villa - even if the decision did backfire, leaving the midfielder facing three weeks on the sidelines.Fabregas produced a stunning 27-minute cameo on Sunday, scoring twice before being forced to withdraw after his hamstring problem flared up once more.Fabregas will miss the Gunners' Premier League game at Portsmouth on Wednesday night but said: 'I came off the bench with a lot of desire against Aston Villa. I hadn't played for a few games and I agreed with the manager that I should come on for a while. I am in good spirits. On fire: Cesc Fabregas firing in a free-kick for Arsenal before picking up an injury'I won't be able to play for a while but I hope to be fit soon and return to the team to help. I injured myself scoring the second goal. I did a sprint and felt a strange tug.'Fabregas was asked about Arsenal chairman Peter Hill-Wood's recent angry reaction to rumours linking the player with a move to Barcelona. Fabregas said: 'I don't want to assess what the chairman said about Barcelona. Injury: Spanish midfielder Cesc Fabregas collides with Brad Friedel'I am very happy at Arsenal. For 2010 I hope to avoid injury and win a title with Arsenal. I want to have a good World Cup with Spain as well.' Arsenal are strong enough without Cesc and Van Persie, insists VermaelenArsenal fear Fabregas will be ruled out for three weeks with injured hamstringARSENAL FC

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