Cesc Fabregas admits to
being a relieved man after finally breaking his Premiership duck
this season, in scoring a sublime winner against Bolton on
Saturday.
While the midfield maestro has impressed this term with another
string of mature beyond his years displays, he has left his
shooting boots back in the dressing room.
Fabregas had not scored in 47 appearances since netting a double
against Zagreb back in August, but at Emirates Stadium at the
weekend he proved Arsenal's matchwinner, in producing a fine finish
to conclude a sweeping move from the home side.
The 19-year-old Spaniard admits to being frustrated at his lack of
form in front of goal but having now finally etched his name on the
scoresheet, he is looking forward to the rest of the campaign with
renewed optimism.
"It has been amazing, crazy. I have had so many chances, but I have
not been taking them," said Fabregas.
"It is also important for my confidence as well.
"In November, I said I should have scored 10 goals - that is the
way it is in football sometimes. You score one, then you score five
and then maybe go five games without a goal.
"I was saying to myself that it did not upset me because it is not
normal to have so many chances and not score.
"Sometimes you make the shot of your life, and you hit the
woodwork, sometimes the keeper made a fantastic save and sometimes
I was just not taking it.
"Fortunately against Bolton was the day - let's see if I can score
some more now."