Bould hopeful Fabregas will play in FA Cup final

Cesc Fabregas playing in this weekend’s FA Cup final would be the sign of Arsenal’s willingness to invest in youngsters, according to youth-team coach Steve Bould.

Even if Gunners boss Arsene Wenger does not select the Spanish tyro to start, the 18-year-old midfielder has been tipped for a future at the top after impressing this season.