Second goal came at perfect time, says skipper Fabregas

CESC FABREGAS believes his goal came at a vital time for Arsenal as they claimed a 2-1 victory over Everton at Goodison Park yesterday to stay in touch at the top of the Barclays Premier League.

The Spain international fired home early in the second half after Bacary Sagna had opened the scoring for the Gunners in the 36th minute.

Everton produced a thrilling finish thanks to a late strike from Tim Cahill, but Arsenal clung on for the points which moves them up to second.

Fabregas said: “The second goal was an important goal early in the second half. We knew they would push hard at us and at the end they scored and we were a bit nervous.

“It was a good performance. Defensively we looked solid, our only regret is that last-minute goal. We played very well, we were in control. We knew their game was long ball but we did well against it.

“It’s good we’re in second position, we’re improving, We just need Chelsea to drop some points now.”