Gunners legend begs Fabregas to be loyal

Arsenal legend Bob Wilson is praying that Cesc Fabregas stays at Arsenal after the Spanish international returned to training on Thursday.

Despite being strongly linked with a move to Barcelona, Fabregas received a standing ovation from the fans in his first training session since the World Cup.

The club hosted an open training session at the Emirates Stadium as part of an annual member's day and the 23-year-old appeared more than comfortable in his familiar surroundings.

His immediate future remains uncertain, however, with a transfer to boyhood club Barcelona still on the cards, but Wilson is hoping Cesc will stay loyal to the club.

"I'm about loyalty," Wilson said.

"It's very important Cesc stays this season and I hope he understands he entered a contract."