Arsenal pin Old Trafford faith on Fabregas bite

LONDON: Arsenal are promising an audacious approach against Champions League holders Manchester United at Old Trafford on Wednesday, despite being deprived of two of their most creative players.

Andrei Arshavin is cup-tied and leading scorer Robin van Persie is injured for the semifinal first leg but such is the value of an away goal that Arsene Wenger will consider sticking with Cesc Fabregas in an advanced role to add more bite.

It worked in the Premier League on Sunday, when United boss Alex Ferguson was on hand to see Fabregas score both Arsenal goals in a 2-0 win over Middlesbrough.