Fabregas and Nasri left out of Newcastle squad

Arsene Wenger has dropped Cesc Fabregas and Samir nasri from his squad which will face Newcastle tomororw.


According to manager Arsene Wenger, Fabregas has been left out due to a lack of match fitness, while Nasri is suffering from an illness and will be monitored.

Robin van Persie (knee) and Kieran Gibbs (thigh) face fitness tests today but Theo Walcott, Laurent Koscielny  and Thomas Vermaelen return to the squad. Jack Wilshere (ankle) and Abou Diaby (ankle) are definitely out.

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