Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger looked unimpressed as he marched away at the final whistle - and he has an added concern over Fabregas, who was forced out of the action before half-time with a suspected hamstring injury.

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Arsenal nearly added a third when Fabregas poked a shot wide after excellent play by Hleb.

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Roman Pavlyuchenko finally gave Russia some reward for the persistence when he scored with a header in the 86th before Fabregas restored Spain's three-goal advantage in time added on.

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Tomas Rosicky should have added a third, only to balloon the ball over the bar, while Fabregas went close with a shot after more good work by Henry.

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"All of these players - Fabregas, Nasri, Messi, Xavi, Andres Iniesta - are all very intelligent, " he added.

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