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Chelsea ace Cesc insists no Wenger grudge after Arsenal snub

Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas says he still admires Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger.

Cesc is enjoying career best form this season under Blues boss Jose Mourinho - but only after he was rejected by Wenger when he sought a return to Arsenal from Barcelona last summer.

Speaking with El Pais, Cesc was full of praise for Wenger, saying he'll always be "grateful" to the Frenchman and calling him "the best coach in the world for young players".

He continued: "I went back to London because I try to always be where I feel wanted and happy.

"In strictly sporting terms, moving to Chelsea after having been at Arsenal wasn't such a big change".

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