Cesc looks to class of '89

Cesc Fabregas admits he and his Arsenal team-mates can look to The Gunners’ title-winning side of 1989 for inspiration in the coming season.

Fabregas was speaking at the launch of Arsenal’s new away kit which is based on that donned by the side which won the league 19 years ago.

The Euro 2008 winner appeared alongside the hero of that night, Michael Thomas, and could not help but be inspired as Arsenal seek to win The Premier League for the first time in their last five attempts.

“I was only two years old so I know a little, not a lot. But I do know they were legends,” he told Arsenal TV.

“Everyone loved them so we all hope here that we can do the same as that team. It would be amazing, it has to be a great feeling.”

Thomas was also keen to reminisce about the night that he struck the decisive goal in a 2-0 victory over Liverpool which gifted George Graham’s side the title on goal difference.

“The atmosphere George made it was just to relax,” he said. “We were laughing, we were joking.

“The atmosphere afterwards was amazing. Everyone was celebrating, even George!”