Soungoutou Magassa tells the official West Ham website that he is excited to face Arsenal after impressing on Monday night against Everton.

The 21-year-old Frenchman was finally awarded his first Hammers start at the Hill Dickinson Stadium after not being favoured by Graham Potter.

However, now under Nuno, he seems to be one of the first names on the teamsheet alongside Lucas Paqueta and Matheis Fernandes in midfield.

“It (Everton) was a good game, and we were able to show that we had character,” said Magassa. “We fought together with the new Head Coach. I think we had a very good second half, and we fought for each other, and we brought back a good point from Everton.

“I think we have a very good team with a lot of quality, and now we have to work hard and push ourselves to win other games.

“I was proud to make my first start, and I think I can still improve. It’s been a long time since I played for such a long time, and I didn’t have a lot of time to prepare. So, I hope that with the games that are coming up, I’ll be able to continue to show the fans and everyone what I’m capable of.

West Ham United are looking to become just the second ever team to win three consecutive Premier League matches away at Arsenal, with 1-0 and 2-0 wins in the last two campaigns.

“They (Arsenal) are a big team. I’ve already played against them twice, once in a friendly and once in the UEFA Champions League with Monaco, so I’m looking forward to it, and we’re going to do everything we can to give our best on the pitch.

“For the next game, we want to win, of course. There are points to take, not to lose. In this league, you can’t lose. You have to take all the points you can. We’re not where we deserve to be [in the table], and there’s still a lot of work to do.

“We’re going to go there with determination [to win], work hard and show discipline.

“I think the Head Coach is going to bring new ideas and a little change, and that’s going to be good for everyone. We all have to feel involved, and we’re all going to get there if we all continue to work in the same direction.

“I want to play every game I can and give my best. I’m here to play, have fun, improve myself individually and help the team and the Club. I have a lot of ambitions, and I’m not going to stop here.

“I’m impressed with the support. To play in stadiums full of fans, with a lot of atmosphere, it makes you want to play.

“Our supporters are our 12th man. You don’t feel alone, and you feel accompanied. It’s a real pleasure, and I’m very happy to play in this very big Club with these incredible fans behind us, in good times as well as in difficult times, and I hope we can give back to them on the pitch starting on Saturday.”