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Fabregas ruled out of cup final
2011-02-25 06:37:40
Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas has been ruled out of the Carling Cup final on Sunday with a hamstring injury.
The midfielder joins winger Theo Walcott (ankle) in missing the match against Birmingham at Wembley.
"Cesc is sad and disappointed but it is a very small injury," said Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger on Friday. "He will be out for one or two games."
Robin van Persie is fit to captain the side, while Laurent Koscielny and Abou Diaby are also expected to return.
The trio missed Wednesday's 1-0 home victory over Stoke with hamstring, back and calf problems respectively, although Diaby was also suspended, but Wenger said all three would be available.