Fabregas is still struggling with a hamstring injury and looks certain to miss out, while Tomas Rosicky faces a fitness test on his groin problem.
Bacary Sagna (ankle) is also a doubt, but Sol Campbell is expected to be available after suffering from cramp after the midweek Champions League win over Porto.
Midfielder Alex Song serves the second match of a domestic ban, while centre-back William Gallas (calf) is still sidelined.
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