Fabregas 'proud' to become Arsenal captain

LONDON: Cesc Fabregas said it was a "proud moment" and a "great honour" after being handed the captaincy of Arsenal.
The 21-year-old Spain midfielder was chosen by Arsene Wenger on Monday to lead the Gunners in succession to William Gallas after the France defender publicly criticised his team-mates last week.
Fabregas, who will lead the side out in their Champions League match against Dynamo Kiev at the Emirates Stadium here on Tuesday, told Arsenal's official website: "It is a great honour for me to captain one of the biggest clubs in the world.
It is a proud moment. I know it's a big responsibility but together with my team-mates, I know we have the spirit and commitment to get back to winning ways and fulfil our potential."
Youngest Gunner
* Made debut for Arsenal on October 23, 2003, in a League Cup tie at home to Rotherham United. In doing so he became Arsenal's youngest ever first-team player, aged 16 years and 177 days.
* He then became the youngest goalscorer in Arsenal's history in a later round of the League Cup, scoring in a 5���1 victory against Wolverhampton Wanderers.
* In 2004-05 season, after scoring against Blackburn Rovers, he became the youngest ever Arsenal player to score in Premier League
* In the Champions League, he became the second-youngest goalscorer in the competition's history after scoring the third goal against Rosenborg in a 5���1 win.
Other Young Skippers
* Tony Adams became Arsenal's youngest captain at the age of 21 and 84 days in 1988 and went on to lead England. F��bregas was 21 and 206 days when he was handed the honour.
* Bobby Moore is the youngest England captain: he was 22 years and 48 days old.
* Nigel Reo-Coker, now at Aston Villa, became West Ham United captain at 21 and led the side in the 2006 FA Cup final.