Cesc Fabregas has admitted that Arsenal still holds a special place in his heart.
The Chelsea midfielder was booed on his return to the Emirates last season and will come face to face with his former club in the Community Shield on Sunday.
Despite the mixed reactions he got from Arsenal supporters, the Spain international says it will not affect his love for the North London side.
“Whatever it is, it is,” he said.
“The love I have for that club will never change whatever happens and what is the most important is what I have with me from my time there.
“The rest doesn’t matter, I have great memories, love and respect for the club. You will never hear anything bad from me about them.”
Ahead of the game at Wembley, Fabregas insisted that the Premier League champions, were eager to win the silverware at stake, even though it is the most insignificant of the season.
“It’s not the most important game but we want to win and compete,” he said.
“It is a big game, a London derby at Wembley in front of all the fans. It’s a nice competition to play in and even if it is a pre-season game you still want to win.
“We are not worried that they might be fresher than us. They started pre season 10 days before us but we are competitors, we will want to win and will probably be a great game.”
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