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Cazorla: Don't call me Cesc

ESPN staff
October 6, 2012
Santiago Cazorla is looking to make his own way at Arsenal © Getty Images
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Santi Cazorla has implored Arsenal fans not to compare him to Cesc Fabregas.

Fabregas left Arsenal for Barcelona in the summer of 2011 and his departure left a huge void in the Gunners midfield.

It has taken manager Arsene Wenger a year to find a suitable replacement - with Cazorla being drafted in from Malaga.

Cazorla's stature and use of the ball is reminiscent of Fabregas but the Spain international wants to be allowed to make his own name at the club.

"Please don't compare me with Cesc Fabregas," Cazorla is quoted as saying in the Sun. "I am Cazorla and not Cesc. It's not possible to compare because our styles are different.

"Now I'm here I have noticed that Cesc is a symbol for this club and I am far away from being that. I spoke with him before signing - and other colleagues in the Spanish team. My choice was clear."

Cazorla has made an excellent start to life in the Premier League but he has no plans to rest on his laurels.

He said: "I am very happy with my first weeks with Arsenal. It was such a joy to be nominated as player of month, that's an incentive to work even harder."

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