Bendtner rues Cesc absence

But striker still sure Gunners can mount title charge

By Richard Torgerson   Last updated: 29th December 2008   Subscribe to RSS Feed

Bendtner rues Cesc absence

Bendtner: Fabregas is key

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Arsenal striker Nicklas Bendtner admits the Gunners will miss captain Cesc Fabregas' creativity.

Fabregas is sidelined with a knee injury that is expected to keep him out of action for four months.

The Gunners triumphed 1-0 against Portsmouth without the Spaniard on Sunday but the side struggled to muster clear-cut chances in front of goal.

Bendtner admits Fabregas is to be sorely missed but is hopeful Arsenal can haul themselves back into the title race after falling 10 points behind leaders Liverpool.

He told Ekstra Bladet: "Of course we notice that he is out. He was our engine and he created loads of chances for others with his fantastic passes."

The Dane added: "I really can't see that we've lost it [the league]. Everyone knows how fast things can change. None of the top sides can afford to relax for the remaining 18 games."