IPod screen cracked will apple replace or repair for free?

yesterday i put my ipod touch 4th gen in my pocket wearing a protective case, however it fell out my pocket screen face down on the concrete.the ipod still works fine however the screen is cracked and very much damaged. i bought my ipod on the 27th december 2010 and still have the receipt. however, i have no insurance on it. i have never had any damage on the ipod before. will apple replace or repair my iPod for free?