Cesc Fabregas showed off the result of a nasty-looking clash with Charlie Adam 's arm during Chelsea 's victory against Stoke City at Stamford Bridge on Saturday . The Blues extended their lead at the top of Barclays Premier League to seven points with a 2-1 win but it did n't come without cost for Spain international Fabregas . The former Barcelona midfielder was left bloodied after being caught by a flailing arm following a tussle with Adam , the scorer of a 66-yard wonder goal . Cesc Fabregas reveals the nasty-looking gash on his nose sustained during Chelsea 's win against Stoke . Fabregas was caught in the face by Stoke City midfielder Charlie Adam 's flailing arm . The collision left the Spain international with a bloody nose and requiring treatment . Spain international Fabregas also took a whack on his leg during the clash on Saturday . Fabregas took to Instagram after the game on Saturday to show off his battle scar - a large gash across the top of his swollen nose . 'At least I might be able to fix my nose after all ... Good win today ! ' Fabregas wrote alongside the picture on the social media site . It is not the first time that the 27-year-old 's hooter has been in the wars . While an Arsenal player in 2008 , Fabregas suffered a broken nose playing for Spain . He avoided having an operation on the injury then , but it seems that Fabregas might be happy to have corrective surgery this time .
Chelsea beat Premier League 2-1 in Stoke at Stamford Bridge on Saturday . Cesc Fabregas ' nose was left bloodied after tussle with Charlie Adam . Midfielder showed off injury as he posted picture to Instagram after game . Fabregas joked that he might finally be able to get his nose fixed .