William Gallas, the Arsenal captain, believes Cesc Fabregas has
what it takes to become "the best player in the league".
The 20-year-old Spaniard moved his goal tally for the season into
double figures with a late equaliser at Liverpool yesterday as
Arsenal fought back to secure a deserved 1-1 draw to return to the
top of the Barclays Premier League table.
Fabregas has been the consistent performer in Arsene Wenger's
emerging squad this season, which has stepped from the shadow of
talisman Thierry Henry to play with a new-found freedom and
panache.
Gallas, 30, is in no doubt the young midfielder can continue to
develop his talents to reach the very top. "He can be the best
player in the league," he said. "To be the best you have to be good
during one season and the season is very long.
"He has to know sometimes when he is tired, to not play a physical
game because sometimes when they are young, they like to touch the
ball too many times. Cesc has to save his energy, but he can be the
best player."
Jamie Carragher, the Liverpool defender, has no doubt about
Arsenal's title credentials after the stirring showdown at
Anfield.
The former England defender stood defiant against waves of attacks
from the north Londoners, whose stunning football brought constant
spontaneous applause from the Kop yesterday.
Carragher's reaction after a compelling 1-1 draw in the Barclays
Premier League said it all: "Are Arsenal as good as people say they
are? You'd better believe it, I thought they had 12 men out
there!"
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