Arsenal missing Fabregas, admits van Persie

Fabregas left for boyhood idols Barcelona in the summer, whilst Samir Nasri departed for cash rich Manchester City.

“Every squad can use the likes of Samir and Cesc”, said the Dutch striker.

“We miss them but we have new players who are doing a terrific job.

“We’ve changed the way we play a bit and of course I am playing in a different role to previously.

“If I don’t score I don’t mind as long as the team win.”