he admits he felt he had a point to prove.
Mathieu Flamini said he wanted to prove a point to Arsenal after
inspiring his side to a 2-1 League Cup win over rivals
Tottenham.
The 31-year-old made his first appearance of the season and
scored either side of a Calum Chambers own goal at White Hart
Lane to send Arsene Wenger's side through to face Sheffield
Wednesday.
Flamini was linked with a move away from Arsenal in the
transfer window, with Galatasaray among the clubs understood
to be chasing his signature, and the former Milan midfielder said
he was happy to have delivered when afforded a rare chance to
impress.
"I'm happy for the team and personally," he said after the
match. "I've heard many things in the press and I am still here.
"I don't have any problems with anyone at the club. It is never
easy when you don't play every game. I had a point to prove."
Wenger himself revealed he was never sure of Flamini's plans
prior to the start of the season after he told the Frenchman he
could not guarantee him regular football.
"I don't know how close he was to leaving in the summer. I told
him he might have to wait for an opportunity," Wenger said.
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