Speaking to Arsenal TV Online at the start of the year, 19-year old Fran Merida spoke about his life in London and how important Cesc Fabregas was when he joined the club. The Spaniard scored an amazing goal in Wednesday’s Carling Cup triumph, sending a strong signal to Arsenal Wenger as he tries to find space in Arsenal’s first team.

Meanwhile, speaking on his future with the North London club, the Spaniard said on Thursday:

At the moment I am talking to the Club so I don’t know what is going to happen. I am really happy here so hopefully everything is going to be OK. We are going to sit down and talk about [a new contract].