Arsenal right-back Cedric Soares is ready to challenge Hector Bellerin for a regular starting spot.

Soares scored on debut in Wednesday's win over Norwich City after replacing Bellerin in the second-half.

Having sealed a permanent switch to Arsenal from Southampton, the Portuguese is eyeing a starting role.

"It's healthy competition. I knew Hector from before and we are supporting each other," he said.

"Right now everyone is getting an opportunity to play. This is what the team needs.

"It's most important to get the win whoever is playing. I am here to give my best for Arsenal.

"Of course there were moments when you get frustrated and upset [because you are not fit].

"I'm the kind of guy that is very very passionate so everything I do in life I try to give 100 percent.

"I came here with all my heart so of course I wasn't happy with the injuries that happened in training.

"But it happened because I gave 100 percent and things will happen sometimes.

"How you come back is the most important thing and I have had very good support from all the medical staff, from my colleagues and from the technical coaches."