Fabianski wants to be number one

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The 23-year-old Poland international is set for a run in the side following a recurrence of Manuel Almunia's ankle problem.

Fabianski added: "I am maybe not ready to take over the number one spot yet - but I am ready to play. I respect what Manuel has done for the club. He was playing great for the last couple of months. Now the situation is like this and I have to play - I am ready."

The Spaniard's injury - which is expected to sideline him for the next couple of weeks - handed Fabianski a chance to impress during the Champions League quarter-final first leg at Villarreal.

Fabianski was called into action straight away, when he produced a fine double save as the Gunners went on to secure a 1-1 draw through a brilliant goal from Togo striker Emmanuel Adebayor.

With the chance of playing in an FA Cup semi-final at Wembley later this month, on his 24th birthday, should Almunia not recover, Fabianski is hoping to use the additional game time to good effect.

"It is always nice to play, however not in these circumstances," added Fabianski, who had been selected in the Carling Cup this season.

"I wish Manuel all the best with his help and I hope he comes back really soon."

As well as Almunia, Arsenal also lost defender William Gallas to injury on Tuesday night.

The initial prognosis did not look good for the veteran centre-half, who suffered suspected knee ligament damage and could now be out for the rest of the season.