article_snippet.sent: By the time Cesc Fabregas was replaced in the final minute, the mask had gone and the jeers had melted into applause.
article_snippet.sent: The appreciative majority overwhelmed the vocal minority to offer a tribute to the Phantom of the Emirates, one of the finest creative midfielders to have worn an Arsenal shirt in the modern era.
article_snippet.sent: It’s true they had booed his every touch and perhaps the loudest cheer of the game followed his yellow card for a dive but for Arsenal it is time to stop being haunted by those they have lost or failed to sign and support those they have.
article_snippet.sent: Cesc Fabregas was booed by large portions of the Arsenal supporters upon Cesc Fabregas return to the Emirates .
article_snippet.sent: Cesc Fabregas was cheered - albeit sarcastically - by the same set of fans when Cesc Fabregas was booked for diving .
article_snippet.sent: However when the Cesc Fabregas midfielder was substituted in the dying moments Cesc Fabregas was given an applause .
article_snippet.sent: Perhaps the supporters who applauded Arsenal from the pitch have come to accept this.