Midfielder Andriy Arshavin aggravated a groin injury playing for Russia in a World Cup qualifier against Wales in September and full-back Kieran Gibbs picked up a minor ankle injury with the England Under-21s.

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Spain midfielder Cesc Fabregas capped a fine performance with two superb second-half goals before substitute Eduardo made it 6-0 from close range with two minutes to go after Andriy Arshavin's shot hit a post.

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Arsenal had earlier taken a first-half lead in the match courtesy of an Andriy Arshavin goal, only to see United hit back to take the lead through a Wayne Rooney penalty and an own goal from Abou Diaby.

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