Wenger: we can cope without Fabregas

ARSENAL manager Arsene Wenger maintains his young Gunners can cope without injured captain Cesc Fabregas against Celtic tonight and secure a place in the lucrative group stage of the Champions League.

The Spain international is recovering from a hamstring problem, on which scans have revealed only minor damage, and is in contention to return for Saturday’s Barclays Premier League showdown at Manchester United.

Czech winger Tomas Rosicky is training again following his injury lay-off, and also may be included this weekend. However, before the Gunners look to extend their 100% domestic start, there is the small matter of the return leg of their European tie, in which they defend a 2-0 lead.