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Wenger praise for Fabregas

Image: Fabregas: Like Scholes

Arsene Wenger has pinpointed the spark behind Cesc Fabregas' improved form in front of goal.

Arsenal midfielder also compared to Scholes

Arsene Wenger has compared Cesc Fabregas to Paul Scholes and has also pinpointed the spark behind the Spaniards' improved form in front of goal. Fabregas notched his second Premier League goal of the season on Sunday as Arsenal recorded a 3-1 win over Portsmouth at Emirates Stadium. Last season the midfielder managed the same number of goals in 38 league appearances and Wenger feels a video has been the catalyst for Fabregas' early form. "I made a tape of Cesc's games last season and you would not believe how many chances he had in some games," said Wenger.

Intelligent

"Some games he'd have three chances, but I knew his touch in front of goal would come back. He scored a lot of goals at youth level." The Arsenal boss also believes his young maestro boasts similar qualities to Manchester United stalwart Scholes. He added: "Cesc is very like Paul Scholes of Manchester United. He uses his brain and is intelligent in the game. "He has exceptional passing ability and he knows how to time his runs to get into the box, and he's only 20!"