Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere has been full of praise for the team spirit within the camp and believes that the North London outfit have been a "joy to watch" this season.

Arsene Wenger's side have moved up to second in the Premier League table following eight consecutive victories in the top flight.

The Gunners are now seven points behind leaders Chelsea, and Wilshere believes that everyone within the team is gelling at the right time.

"You can see that we have a great atmosphere around, everyone wants to work for one another and we go into every game knowing we can create chances if we stay strong defensively," Wilshere told the club's official website.

"I remember when I got my first injury and it was the year when Cesc [Fabregas] left. We struggled that year at the start and it was tough to watch. It has been totally different this year - they have been playing great football and it has been a joy to watch."

Wilshere has not played for the first team since November due to ankle injury setbacks.