Gunners were fired up by critics’ claims, says star Fabregas

CESC FABREGAS maintains the critics who wrote off Arsenal’s Barclays Premier League title challenge before a ball had even been kicked “fired us up” for the campaign.

The Gunners will look to put a terrible week behind them when top-six hopefuls Aston Villa come to Emirates Stadium on Saturday.

Arsenal are three points clear of Manchester United at the top, while their Champions League tie against AC Milan is delicately poised after a goalless first leg.