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Jimbo is joined by Liam Twomey, Michael Cox and Adrian Clarke to celebrate Cesc Fabregas.


Born and raised in Catalonia, he came through the famous La Masia, but at just 16 decided to head to Arsene Wenger's Arsenal.


It wasn't long before he was in the first team, eventually replacing the great Patrick Vieira and becoming the complete midfielder.


Was it a case of right player wrong time for Cesc though? He narrowly missed both Arsenal and Barcelona's peak years, before eventually finding sustained sucess at Chelsea.


And having been famous for his vision and assists, what next for his promising coaching career?


Plus a Cesc themed quiz question.


Produced by Charlie Jones and Jesse Howard.


•Part 1a - Fabregas - What made him special? (00.40)

•Part 1b - Producer Charlie’s Fabregas themed quiz question (03.35)

•Part 1c - The Totally Extra Almanac (04.42)

•Part 2a - Cesc, the assist king (11.00)

•Part 2b - Leaving La Masia at 16 (22.30)

•Part 2c - Struggles to win with Arsenal (26.50)

•Part 2d - The forced move to Barca (29.30)

•Part 3a - Cesc’s Spain career (32.25)

•Part 3b - His move back to Barca (36.35)

•Part 4a - The Chelsea years (42.10)

•Part 4b - Mourinho’s missing piece (44.30)

•Part 4c - The Conte years (50.00)

•Part 4d - An early end to his peak? (53.20)

•Part 5a - Como and becoming a coach (56.20)

•Part 5b - The answer to the quiz question (01.06.10)

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