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Cesc Fabregas celebrates Man of the Match award on debut

The West Londoners started their league campaign extremely brightly with a 3-1 victory over the Clarets which sent them top of the table.

After joining from Barcelona in a £30m transfer this summer it was a particularly special occasion for Fabregas as he was named Man of the Match.

Here the 27-year-old poses on the team bus with his award and teammates.