*Cesc eyes another decade*
Cesc Fabregas has declared himself to be so content at Emirates
Stadium that he could still be at Arsenal ten years from now, while
at the same time revealing that Thierry Henry's departure has been
liberating.
The diminutive Spaniard has been in imperious form thus far this
season, with his promptings from the centre of midfield propelling
Arsenal to the Premier League summit.
Henry's departure to Barcelona in the summer cast a shadow of
uncertainty over North London in pre-season but the form of new
talisman Fabregas, and his rapidly maturing team-mates, has seen
the mood shift significantly.
Having scored six goals from his last six appearances the
20-year-old is in buyout mood and he predicts that his stay in the
capital will prove to be a long one.
Contentment
"Right now, yes," said Fabregas, when quizzed on whether he could
see himself at Arsenal in ten years' time.
"I love everything about English football. The pace of the game,
the attacking style.
"I feel like a kid playing in the street."
Fabregas proceeded to candidly reveal that Henry's move to Camp Nou
lifted a weight of apprehension from those that felt intimidated by
the Frenchman's presence.
It would be fair to suggest Arsenal have played with an unbridled
enthusiasm and freedom this season, that was conspicuous by its
absence in Henry's final campaign with the club.
