Cesc hails Fab United
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Arsenal are set to do battle with Manchester United next week, but there will be no war of words if Cesc Fabregas has his way.
The Gunners skipper has put hostilities on the back burner and claimed United are ‘the best side in the world’ and one of the ‘biggest clubs in history’.
The two sides go head-to-head in the Champions League semi-final first leg on Wednesday with United still in the hunt for their second Premier League and Champions League double in consecutive seasons.
And despite the bitter rivalry that has existed between the clubs over the years, Fabregas insists he has nothing but respect for Sir Alex Ferguson’s side.
"I have no problem saying United are one of the best clubs in the world - even though I want to beat them,” Fabregas told the News of the World.
"They are the best side in the world at the moment - a top, top side and we respect them a lot.
"In fact, they are one of the best clubs in history. I respect Alex Ferguson for what he has achieved.
"There have been some great battles over the years and I am sure these two games will be just as interesting and dramatic.
"Rooney and Ronaldo are amazing. I really and admire them for what they do.
"They have been excellent players from an early age and it's unbelievable how they have maintained their amazing standards.
"I am a big fan of both of them. You can expect just about anything from them and they always make a difference in games. Look at Ronaldo against Porto - what a goal! It was one of the best goals I've seen."
But the Spaniard is far from overawed by the prospect of facing United and remains adamant Arsenal have the players to scupper their European hopes.
He added:"United are probably our biggest rivals but they are a team who play good football.
"You always enjoy these games but we are determined to come out on top.
"There is always good football in games between the two of us. They like to create and we have a go, so it's tremendous for the supporters.
"At least we know we can beat them as we proved at The Emirates. They had their best players in the game earlier in the season and we won. That gives us tremendous confidence."
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mind games :o
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form wise i feel liverpool are better now.
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abit cockster style
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mind games siah??
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mind games. *yawn*