text: 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 didn'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.
target: Chelsea beat Stoke 2-1 in Premier League 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 .