Arsenal fitness approach slammed as Cesc becomes Barcelona ever-present
Barcelona's medical chiefs are proud of Cesc Fabregas' fitness record this season.
Plagued by injury in his final years at Arsenal, Cesc has played 33 games for Barca this term - plus six internationals for Spain.< p>
Sport says Arsenal's approach to player fitness is archaic compared to Barcelona and led to Cesc and current captain Robin van Persie being forced to hire personal trainers.
It's claimed Cesc suffered symptoms of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome after the 2010 World Cup, but was still forced to train with the rest of the Arsenal squad by manager Arsene Wenger. Barca's success comes from more focus on individual fitness, rather than group training which is common in England.
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| Everton | Newcastle United | 3 - 1 | 14:00 |
| Sunderland | Manchester United | - 1 | 14:00 |
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| Manchester City | 38 | 28 | 5 | 5 | 64 | 89 |
| Manchester United | 38 | 28 | 5 | 5 | 56 | 89 |
| Arsenal | 38 | 21 | 7 | 10 | 25 | 70 |
| Tottenham Hotspur | 38 | 20 | 9 | 9 | 25 | 69 |
| Newcastle United | 38 | 19 | 8 | 11 | 5 | 65 |
| Chelsea | 38 | 18 | 10 | 10 | 19 | 64 |
| Everton | 38 | 15 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 56 |
| Liverpool | 38 | 14 | 10 | 14 | 7 | 52 |
| Fulham | 38 | 14 | 10 | 14 | -3 | 52 |
| West Bromwich Albion | 38 | 13 | 8 | 17 | -7 | 47 |
| Swansea City | 38 | 12 | 11 | 15 | -7 | 47 |
| Norwich City | 38 | 12 | 11 | 15 | -14 | 47 |
| Sunderland | 38 | 11 | 12 | 15 | -1 | 45 |
| Stoke City | 38 | 11 | 12 | 15 | -17 | 45 |
| Wigan Athletic | 38 | 11 | 10 | 17 | -20 | 43 |
| Aston Villa | 38 | 7 | 17 | 14 | -16 | 38 |
| Queens Park Rangers | 38 | 10 | 7 | 21 | -23 | 37 |
| Bolton Wanderers | 38 | 10 | 6 | 22 | -31 | 36 |
| Blackburn Rovers | 38 | 8 | 7 | 23 | -30 | 31 |
| Wolverhampton Wanderers | 38 | 5 | 10 | 23 | -42 | 25 |
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There's something to this. Arsenal's best players have always been plagued with injuries, although RVP has remained healthy this year. Man United also has had numerous injury problems this year. Something to look into for both clubs. IMPORTANT POINT!!
I'd be glad to see Hazard, Gotze and Podolski sign for the Gunners. I would also applaud a formidable goal keeper being bought...while Almunia, Chamakh, Djhourou, Denilson, Squillachi, Vela and Bendtner be sold in good faith.
I'd be glad to see Hazard, Gotze and Podolski sign for the Gunners. I would also applaud a formidable goal keeper being bought...while Almunia, Chamakh, Djhourou, Denilson, Squillachi, Vela and Bendtner be sold in good faith.
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