Cesc Fábregas all set to face Barcelona but Arsenal wait on Alex Song
• Fábregas will have a fitness check on Monday • Song continues to be doubtful with a knee damage Cesc Fábregas has advised Arsène Wenger that he is suit and all set to play for Arsenal versus his former club, Barcelona, in the 2nd leg of their Champions League knock-out tie on Tuesday, although his availability is most likely to be offset by the absence of Alex Song from the visitors’ midfield. Song sustained a …

Song out but Fabregas a likelihood as Arsenal get ready for Barcelona
Arsenal Barcelona Birmingham Metropolis Arsenal midfielder Alex Song has been ruled out of tomorrow night’s Champions League with Barcelona with a knee damage. The Cameroon global has not played given that the Carling Cup final loss to Birmingham City last Sunday and has been forced out of the Round of 16 return leg with Barca in what is a slight blow for the North Londoners. “Alex Song is …

Arsenal had been outclassed once more, but how that red card helps make you wonder
Eventually, defeat was inevitable. Barcelona have been just too good, as well overpoweringly, almost unfathomably excellent. But even now the consequence, and a 13th consecutive failed Champions League campaign for Arsene Wenger, leaves a sour flavor.