Fabregas eyes Arsenal double

Cesc Fabregas says Arsenal are capable of a Champions League and Barclays Premier League double.

The Gunners produced a near-perfect display to win 2-0, knocking out European Cup holders AC Milan in the San Siro.

The midfielder says it sends out a warning to other clubs: "We do not have 25 internationals like Chelsea so we were never going to be able to challenge for all four trophies - but we are still in contention for the two which really matter.

"We are top of the Premier League and through to the quarter-finals of the Champions League after beating the holders at home, so why can't we win them both?"

It was a performance which will have sent a stern message across Europe that the young Gunners are now without question a force to the reckoned with this season.

Arsenal have a one-point lead at the top of the Premier League and Fabregas sees no reason why they cannot stay on course for both domestic and European success.

Wenger firmly believes his youngsters have what it takes to go all the way to Moscow, but knows it will not be an easy path for the 2006 Champions League finalists.

He said: "The competition is very hard now. It is a cup competition and you have to take it like that.

"We will go for it - we are in the quarter-final, so why should we not believe we can do it."

Milan boss Carlo Ancelotti accepted Arsenal deserved their place in the last eight, and are genuine contenders.

He said: "Arsenal are a strong team and played with great courage and have shown they have the qualities to reach the final of the Champions League."

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