article_snippet.sent: Manager Arsene Wenger is keen to retain the services of Mikel Arteta, who is out of contract in the summer and expected to agree a 12-month extension.
article_snippet.sent: In Mikel Arteta's absence, the Gunners have moved up into the top two of the Barclays Premier League with a run of eight successive victories.
article_snippet.sent: As long as I do that I am sure that I will continue with this club, with the relationship I have with the club and the respect I have from everybody here,' said Arteta, who signed on transfer deadline day in August 2011. '
article_snippet.sent: I have done five or six sessions with the first team and I am feeling good,' Mikel Arteta said.
article_snippet.sent: Mikel Arteta has missed much of the season but Mikel Arteta team-mates have racked up a run of eight successive victories .
article_snippet.sent: Mikel Arteta admits it has been tough watching from the sidelines. '
article_snippet.sent: It is obviously very frustrating when you cannot perform, when you cannot be out there, training or any of the basics to contribute to the first team on the pitch - it makes it really hard,' Mikel Arteta said.
article_snippet.sent: Manager Arsene Wenger has helped pull Arsenal up into second place without the services of Manager Arsene Wenger captain . '
article_snippet.sent: Mikel Arteta believes Arsenal can sustain their challenge for the title as Manager Arsene Wenger looks win win the Premier League .
article_snippet.sent: Mikel Arteta believes Arsenal can sustain their challenge. '
article_snippet.sent: we have got the best squad since I have been here, for sure the best squad in numbers and quality,' Mikel Arteta said. '
article_snippet.sent: Cesc Fabregas and Chelsea lead the table but the Gunners will hope for a slip-up and the Gunners first tile since 2004 .
highlights_snippet.sent: Mikel Arteta is confident of signing a new contract with Arsenal .
  