Gunners Lacking Ammunition Without Fiery Cesc

On December 16, 2009, Cesc Fabregas limped off the pitch at Turf Moor in the 43th minute. After playing a fabulous game and scoring a nice goal in the 7th minute, it was a shame to see Fabregas leave.

In the rest of the game, Arsenal were showing no signs of threat, and conceded a goal to the newly promoted Burnley. It was stunning for me to see the difference with Fabregas and without. It was like black and white, good and evil (although I'm not sure which is good and which is evil.)

Even against Aston Villa, at the beginning of the match Arsenal played so dismally, I was not sure if I was watching Arsene Wenger's men or another group of kids. The ball was basically going back and forth, Villa putting it into the box, Arsenal clearing, then Arsenal kept the ball outside the opposition's box, Villa would take it, and this pattern would repeat itself.

Not the Arsenal that I know.

When Fabregas came on the pitch, it was a whole new world unveiled. His awesome free kick made it 1-0, and Cesc was so happy after he scored, you could see it in his face. Then, a Villa attack failed, which lead to an Arsenal counter. Walcott, running along Fabregas, played him a nice through ball, which Fabregas neatly put away past Friedel.

Those 27 brilliant minutes, plus Diaby's very nice finish, gave Arsenal the 3-0 win over Villa at Emirates.

So, my conclusion is that Cesc Fabregas is absolutely ESSENTIAL for the Arsenal squad. He is the conductor of the orchestra, the general of the army, and his injury is a very bad sign for Wenger's men.