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Jack Wilshere Was 'Really Upset' By Cesc Fàbregas's Arsenal Transfer

Wilshere 'Really Upset' By Fàbregas's Arsenal Transfer
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Jack Wilshere has revealed he was left "really upset" by Cesc Fàbregas's departure from Arsenal two years ago.

Spanish role model Fàbregas returned to Barcelona in 2011, and Wilshere believes Arsenal felt the loss of the midfielder more keenly than Robin Van Persie's exit.

The Dutchman's goals secured the Barclays Premier League title for Manchester United last term, but Wilshere lauded Fàbregas.

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Fàbregas consoles Wilshere after Arsenal's 2011 Champions League elimination in Barcelona

"The one I was really upset about leaving was Fàbregas, I learned so much from just watching him," he said during Arsenal's Google Hangout. "He's similar to me starting at a young age.

"I was the most upset about him leaving. But to arrive I'm excited about (Mesut) Özil, he's settled in nicely.

"His first game away at Sunderland he got an assist and was man of the match. He plays the Arsenal way and I think there's a lot more to come.

Fàbregas and Wilshere
Arsenal v Barcelona - UEFA Champions League(01 of10)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 16: Cesc Fabregas (L) of Arsenal congratulates Jack Wilshere after the UEFA Champions League round of 16 first leg match between Arsenal and Barcelona at the Emirates Stadium on February 16, 2011 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Barcelona v Arsenal - UEFA Champions League(02 of10)
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - MARCH 08: Cesc Fabregas of Arsenal (R) and his teammates Jack Wilshere of Arsenal react at the end of the UEFA Champions League round of 16 second leg match between Barcelona and Arsenal at the Camp Nou stadium on March 8, 2011 in Barcelona, Spain. Barcelona won 3-1. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Barcelona v Arsenal - UEFA Champions League(03 of10)
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - MARCH 08: Jack Wilshere and Cesc Fabregas of Arsenal leave the field at the end of the UEFA Champions League round of 16 second leg match between Barcelona and Arsenal at the Nou Camp Stadium on March 8, 2011 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Barcelona v Arsenal - UEFA Champions League(04 of10)
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - MARCH 08: Jack Wilshere and Cesc Fabregas of Arsenal leave the field at the end of the UEFA Champions League round of 16 second leg match between Barcelona and Arsenal at the Nou Camp Stadium on March 8, 2011 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Barcelona v Arsenal - UEFA Champions League(05 of10)
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - MARCH 08: Cesc Fabregas of Arsenal (R) consoles his team-mate Jack Wilshere of Arsenal at the end of the UEFA Champions League round of 16 second leg match between Barcelona and Arsenal at the Camp Nou stadium on March 8, 2011 in Barcelona, Spain. Barcelona won 3-1. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Arsenal v SC Braga - UEFA Champions League(06 of10)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 15: Marouane Chamakh of Arsenal celebrates with team mate Jack Wilshere after scoring during the UEFA Champions League Group H match between Arsenal and SC Braga at the Emirates Stadium on September 15, 2010 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Arsenal's Morrocan player Marouane Chama(07 of10)
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Arsenal's Morrocan player Marouane Chamakh (2ndL) celebrates scoring his goal against Sporting Braga with Arsenal's Jack Wilshere (L) and Arsenal's Spanish player Cesc Fabregas during a UEFA Champions League group H football match at The Emirates stadium in London, England on September 15, 2010. AFP PHOTO/IAN KINGTON (Photo credit should read IAN KINGTON/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Arsenal's Spanish midfielder Cesc Fabreg(08 of10)
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Arsenal's Spanish midfielder Cesc Fabregas (L) celebrates with English midfielder Jack Wilshere (R) after winning the UEFA Champions League round of 16 first leg football match against Barcelona at the Emirates Stadium in London, on February 16, 2011. Arsenal won 2-1. AFP PHOTO / ADRIAN DENNIS (Photo credit should read ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Arsenal's Morrocan player Marouane Chama(09 of10)
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Arsenal's Morrocan player Marouane Chamakh (2ndL) celebrates scoring his goal against Sporting Braga with Arsenal's Jack Wilshere (L) and Arsenal's Spanish player Cesc Fabregas during a UEFA Champions League group H football match at The Emirates stadium in London, England on September 15, 2010. AFP PHOTO/IAN KINGTON (Photo credit should read IAN KINGTON/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Arsenal's Jack Wilshere and Cesc Fabregas (right) during a training session at London Colney, London. (credit:PA)

"He's so comfortable on the ball, right foot, left foot. If you look at his stats he runs the most, he makes it look easy but that only masks how hard he works."

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