Fabregas On facing his Former Paymasters In the FA Cup Final

“Yes, it will be emotional.

"It’s not as if I like to play against Arsenal, because they are a club which is in my heart and they will always be. But this is football, and this is what we have to do. It can happen and hopefully we can win the Double. That would be a fantastic season for us.

“I have to put those feelings aside. You have to be professional. Of course it means a lot to me, it’s not an ordinary game for me.

Fàbregas came through Barcelona's youth academy, leaving at 16 when he was signed by English Premier League side Arsenal in September 2003. Following injuries to key midfielders in the early part of the 2004-5 season he went on establish himself in the team. He won the FA Cup in 2005. After a prolonged transfer saga on August 15 2011 Fabregas signed a 3 year deal worth £35 million and return to his boyhood club FC Barcelona. However things didn't work out for the former Arsenal captain as he did not get enough game time in Barcelona squad.

In June 2014 he returned to London and signed with Arsenal London rivals Chelsea in a reported fee of £30 million,. During his time there he has won 2 premier league titles and 1 league cup.

On May 27 Arsenal and Chelsea will battle it out in Fa Cup final and Fabregas will have to be more professional to overcome an emotional breakdown as he will face his former boss.

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