Arsenal's Cesc Fabregas has thrown down the gauntlet to the club´s youngsters by urging them to prove that they are “winners”  by mounting a serious challenge for the Barclays Premier League.

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 As Arsenal prepare for the new campaign without talisman Thierry Henry, Arsene Wenger looks set to again rely on a delicate blend of youth and experience.

 Last season, however, that came up short, as despite reaching the Carling Cup final, his men failed to land any silverware in their first campaign at their new Emirates Stadium home.

 Although Brazilian-born Croatia striker Eduardo da Silva, 24, and defender Bacary Sagna have been added to the squad, there have been no other high-profile signings so far.

 Fabregas, however, maintains the talent is there within the squad - now the challenge is to deliver. "The future is looking good," the 20-year-old declared.

"We have very good young players and most of them are teenagers. We are all ready to fight for the League, the Champions League, the FA Cup, the Carling Cup - for everything.

 "We must fight for everything that is in front of us. We must prove we are not just young, but that we are winners." Fabregas added on Arsenal.Com: "We know we have a lot to learn, but also we have a lot of experience.

 "There is no doubt that there is quality and if we all give 100% and injuries respect us, I am sure we will have a good season. "We are Arsenal, we are one of the most important teams in Europe. So definitely we have to be fighting for the title because it would not be Arsenal if we are not doing this."

 Spain international Fabregas, a reported summer transfer target for Real Madrid, has underlined his own commitment to Arsenal by declaring the intention to one day captain the side.

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