Cesc Fabregas admits his Arsenal sacrifice

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The 22-year-old playmaker expects to be back for Arsenal's game at Bolton on Sunday.

Fabregas has not played since 27 December when manager Arsene Wenger called on his captain to break the stalemate against Villa despite not being fully fit.

He scored twice but injured himself running 50 yards to net the crucial second goal as Arsenal won 3-0.

The Spaniard, who returned to full training this week, said: "My hamstring injury has kept me out of the last few games but I was pleased to be able to make an impact from the bench against Villa. I hate being on the bench so much. Any time I am asked to warm up the adrenaline is there because I want to get on the pitch.

"I picked up my injury when I scored the second goal. If I had not made the 50-yard sprint, then I probably would not have aggravated the injury.

"Sometimes in football you need to do it, though. I said to the physios before the game, If I play, you know me, if I am on the pitch, I will be everywhere'."

Arsenal today confirmed their postponed home game against Bolton has been rearranged for Wednesday 20 January, ensuring back-to-back games against
Owen Coyle's men.