Cesc Fabregas has been impressed by new Arsenal teammate Andrei Arshavin.

"You can see he (Arshavin) is a special player and when he plays everyone expects him to do something," said the 21-year-old. "We are very happy to have him.

"It is a shame he cannot play in the Champions League, but I am sure he can have a very big impact until the end of the season."