Mathieu Flamini guided his side to victory in a fiery north London derby with two impeccable goals, but English tabloid Mail now reports that his contribution to the progress of the club in the Capital One Cup will be overlooked when Arsene Wenger decides upon his future next summer.

The former AC Milan midfielder rejoined the Gunners two seasons ago but has never reciprocated the performances, which earned him plaudits in his first tenure. Eventually, he has now fallen down the pecking order, with Francis Coquelin and Mikel Arteta always given the nod ahead of him.

Appearances of Mathieu Flamini have been limited lately, with his start against Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday night being his first since his appearance at the Boleyn Ground in late December last year.

The Arsenal manager admitted to have attempted to offload him this summer only for his suitors in Galatasaray to cool their interest due to his ridiculous wage demands. The 31-year-old is currently into his final year at the Emirates Stadium and only a miracle could force the French manager into offering him a new contract.

The former French international has made 219 appearances for the London club so far notching up 13 goals in the progress, but the brace that he scored past Michael Vorm will always be remembered by Arsenal faithfuls.