Arsenal have confirmed skipper Cesc Fabregas will miss the remainder of the season with a broken leg.

Fabregas' season is over after it was confirmed the Arsenal captain suffered a small crack in his right fibula during the Champions League clash against Barcelona on Wednesday night.

An Arsenal statement read: "Following a scan this afternoon, the club can confirm that Cesc Fabregas has suffered a small crack in his right fibula as a result of the collision with Barcelona defender Carles Puyol during Wednesday evening's match.

"As a consequence, Cesc will miss the remainder of the domestic campaign as he will be out of action for at six weeks.

"Everyone at the club wishes Cesc a full and speedy recovery."