Flamini: I love the Arsenal

Arsenal midfielder Mathieu Flamini has admitted that talks are underway regarding his new contract and long term future at the Gunners, and Flamini said that he was confident a deal would be pushed through as he has such a love for the club.

"There are talks with the club and I hope everything will work out because I am happy here," Flamini said in the Sunday Mirror.

"I like English football and I love Arsenal."

On the secret behind his stunning form this season, the former Marseille player said: "Hard work. I have done that for the three-and-a-half years have been at the club.

"Now I have my place in the team and I am getting more and more confidence.

"I am in central midfield and that means I am involved in everything. That suits my style."