AC Milan midfielder Mathieu Flamini wants to beat Champions League opponents Manchester United and eventually meet Arsenal in the final.

Flamini is not only keen to beat United, he is desperate for a dream final against the Gunners.

"I still have many friends at Arsenal and I talk to them a lot. Especially Cesc Fabregas who is a very special player. I would love to play against him - and them - in the final in Madrid.

"When I left it was a great opportunity to play for one of the biggest teams in the world.

"But I will never forget my time with Arsenal. Arsene Wenger developed me as a player and I will always be in his debt.

"Arsenal are in my heart - and will be in my heart for ever. But I'm very ­happy at Milan now."