Fabregas says Arsenal have not been ruthless enough this season

The Gunners are 20 points behind Manchester United in the Premiership and have recently been knocked out of the Champions League and FA Cup.

They were also beaten by Chelsea in the Carling Cup final and Fabregas told the News of the World: "This season there will be nothing and that's hard.

"To be so many points behind United is not good enough."

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He added: "It was so disappointing to go out of the Champions League to PSV Eindhoven.

"We had the chances to beat them. After reaching the final last year I thought we could go all the way again and win it this time.

I certainly do not want him to leave the club Arsenal striker Thierry Henry on manager Arsene Wenger

"It's hard to imagine that a few weeks ago we were still in all the competitions - the Champions League, FA Cup and through to the Carling Cup final.

"But now we are out of everything."

Striker Thierry Henry has spent much of the season on the Gunners sidelines and, after doubts about his future at the club, he has rubbished reports of a possible exit.

The Frenchman has also played down reports that Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger may be tempted to leave.

Henry said: "I hope our destinies will be linked for a long time to come.

"Although I wouldn't want to speak for him about his future, I cannot see him leaving Arsenal.

"I certainly do not want him to leave the club."