Santi Cazorla has made 14 Premier League appearances this season. Stuart MacFarlane/Getty Images

Santi Cazorla is hoping to play for Arsenal against Manchester City on Sunday after successfully returning to the pitch with the under-21 team.

Spain international Cazorla completed just over an hour in the 2-1 win over Blackburn U21s on Tuesday evening, setting up Arsenal's first goal.

He was an unused substitute for the Premier League game against Norwich on Saturday after missing more than five months with a knee injury, but said he is hoping for playing time against City.

"I'm very happy to be back, it's a great feeling after five months," Cazorla told the club's official website. "Of course I want to try to play with the first team at the weekend against Man City. [Arsene Wenger] has the decision, I know it's difficult for him and for me. But I work hard every day to try and play at the weekend."