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- Arsenal defender Thomas Vermaelen has hailed Cesc Fabregas as "the best midfielder I have played alongside'' - but insists the Gunners can cope without their injured captain.
- Fabregas scored twice from the bench in the 3-0 defeat of Aston Villa on Sunday to reaffirm his position as Arsene Wenger's key man, with the Spain international now topping Arsenal's charts in both goals and assists.
- And Belgian defender Vermaelen has become just the latest player to heap praise on the Catalan midfielder.
