Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas says Kieran Gibbs can handle his slip for Manchester United's opening goal during last night's Champions League defeat.

"Kieran has been amazing for us," Fabregas declared.

"He has been so unlucky (against United). He was devastated at half-time, and that made me really sad because he is only 19 and this can happen to anyone.

"But he is a very strong guy and he will be a great player for Arsenal and England."