Hotshot Fabregas helps Arsenal to victory

Updated 15.27 Sun Sep 02 2007

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Cesc Fabregas was on target again as ten-man Arsenal beat Portsmouth 3-1 at Ashburton Grove.

The Spain midfielder scored for the third game in succession but Portsmouth will feel they conceded three soft goals.

Arsenal defender Philippe Senderos was sent off with more than 40 minutes to play

Emmanuel Adebayor gave Arsenal the lead with a penalty in the eighth minute, after David James had pulled down Robin van Persie and Fabregas added a second before half-time, pouncing at the near post as Portsmouth failed to clear a corner.

Arsenal defender Philippe Senderos was sent off with more than 40 minutes to play for a professional foul on former Arsenal player Nwankwo Kanu.

But Arsenal extended their lead when Tomas Rosicky took advantage of poor marking to fire home through Glen Johnson's legs when Portsmouth's defenders lost concentration at a quick free-kick.

Kanu pulled a goal back for Portsmouth when he mis-controlled a cross and the ball bounced into the net off his right foot.