Wenger not prepared to gamble on Cesc

ARSENE WENGER accepts he cannot gamble with the fitness of Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas, but believes the Spanish international is close to his best form.

Fabregas has been hampered by a hamstring problem since his return to first-team action after the World Cup final.

Indeed, the Gunners skipper admitted the issue had been playing on his mind and did not allow for his usual free-flowing game.