Arsenal midfielder Lucas Torreira is happy in his defensive role.

The Uruguay international has already become a fan favourite for his work-rate after moving to the Emirates from Sampdoria in the summer and described having a song created for him as "a beautiful thing".

"The most important thing for me is try to bring balance to the team, to help the defenders and support the midfielders," Torreira said.

"To try to help the attackers and to be constantly trying to help in ordering that. They are small things out there, but in the end they make a big difference.

"Every time you go on the pitch you try to play. Obviously I want to have fun playing with my team-mates, to get things going and to help us win - as we have been doing.

"Always lending a hand, sacrificing in defence and in attack I am available to the team, always helping.

"I arrived in Italy playing as a playmaker or an attacker. I was lucky to find a coach who put me in a more defensive position and I am totally happy in that role. I try to learn every day."