The return of Cesc Fabregas was one of a host of changes made by Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger for tonight’s Champions League Group H match with Sevilla at the Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan.

SEVILLA coach Manolo Jimenez believes tonight’s visit of Arsenal to the Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan will bring out the best in his stuttering side. Sevilla warmed up for the encounter with a hugely disappointing 2-1 home defeat against Real Mallorca at the weekend — the UEFA Cup holders’ second successive league loss — and one that leaves them 10th in La Liga.

Villarreal are unlikely to win the Spanish title, but on the 13th day of the season they went mighty close to taking over from Real Madrid at the top of the league.