Arsenal goalkeeper Manuel Almunia is eager to stay with West Ham United.

The Spaniard hopes he can extend his loan from Arsenal beyond a month as emergency cover for crock keeper Robert Green.

Almunia, who will deputise for Green again tonight at leaders Southampton, said: "It's good to feel the game again.

"We will see if I extend my loan. At the moment I am happy - it is a great club with nice people and that's enough for me."