Torreira could start against West Ham

Arsenal could be set to hand new boy Lucas Torreira his first start of the season against West Ham this weekend, according to Turkish Football.

Arsenal have had a tough start to the season, falling to 2-0 and 3-2 defeats to Manchester City and Chelsea respectively in their opening two games.

Unai Emery’s side will take on the also struggling West Ham this weekend who too have lost both of their opening fixtures.

Torreira, who signed for the Gunners this summer from Serie A side Sampdoria, could be set to make his full debut this weekend against the Hammers after replacing Granit Xhaka against Chelsea and the weekend and impressing in central midfield.

However, despite another poor display from Mesut Ozil in which he was substituted off in the second half, the German is likely to keep his place in Emery’s starting XI.

Stephan Lichsteiner is another summer signing who could be set to start against the Hammers this weekend, after Hector Bellerin struggled defensively against Chelsea.