Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas has challenged his team-mates to repay the faith shown in them by defeating Manchester United at Emirates Stadium on Tuesday.
The Gunners face a difficult task when they meet the English and European champions after they slumped to a 1-0 defeat in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League semi-final meeting last week.
Fabregas has lifted just one trophy, the FA Cup back in 2005, since he arrived in North London from Barcelona six years ago.
The Spaniard has seen a change in personnel during his time with the Gunners as boss Arsene Wenger has looked to build a new-look side capable of claiming silverware.
Grateful
And now Fabregas is determined to repay the belief shown in him and his team-mates by leading the club to the final in Rome.
He said: "If I had not come to Arsenal when I was 16, today I probably would not be playing in the semi-finals of the Champions League or have the opportunity to play in a Champions League final.
"I am really grateful to what Arsenal have done for me.
"Now it is up to me and all the Arsenal players who were brought here when they were young to achieve things for the club who believed in you and the fans who supported you.
"Now it is up to us to pay them back."
The Gunners face a difficult task when they meet the English and European champions after they slumped to a 1-0 defeat in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League semi-final meeting last week.
Fabregas has lifted just one trophy, the FA Cup back in 2005, since he arrived in North London from Barcelona six years ago.
The Spaniard has seen a change in personnel during his time with the Gunners as boss Arsene Wenger has looked to build a new-look side capable of claiming silverware.
Grateful
And now Fabregas is determined to repay the belief shown in him and his team-mates by leading the club to the final in Rome.
He said: "If I had not come to Arsenal when I was 16, today I probably would not be playing in the semi-finals of the Champions League or have the opportunity to play in a Champions League final.
"I am really grateful to what Arsenal have done for me.
"Now it is up to me and all the Arsenal players who were brought here when they were young to achieve things for the club who believed in you and the fans who supported you.
"Now it is up to us to pay them back."
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