Cesc’s 90% Chance

According to Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger, Cesc Fabregas is 90% certain to play for Arsenal against Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday, but the holding midfielder Alex Song has been ruled out with a knee injury; which will be a massive blow to Arsenal’s defensive prospects. However Arsenal are not short of replacements for the Cameroonian. Jack Wilshere had a successful debut for England in the holding midfield, Diaby could also cover for Song.

Fabregas, the Arsenal captain, is due to have a test on his hamstring today and will see if he can play against Barcelona. Wenger also confirmed that Jack Wilshere would be available despite picking up a knock to his ankle in Arsenal’s home match to Sunderland on Saturday. “Fabregas will have a final test today,” Wenger told Arsenal.com. “It is 90% he will travel and be fit. It is vital for us because he is important in the transition between attacking and defending. He is also the leader of the team so we want him there” . Arsenal will travel to Spain defending a 2-1 lead from the home leg at the Emirates, which is a goal better than last seasons match at the Emirates. Despite losing 4-1 at Barcelona last season, Wenger believes that his side have improved at the back, with Arsenal's Premier League defensive record now only bettered by Chelsea and Manchester City. But can Van Persie’s replacements up front live up to the occasion? However no matter what happens in the build up, tomorrow nights match is going to be something special.
Written by Thomas Munson