Lucas Paqueta STARTS for West Ham against Chelsea amid an FA investigation into the Brazilian midfielder for potential betting breaches that halted his move to Man City

Lucas Paqueta has been named in the starting lineup as West Ham host Chelsea at the London Stadium.

David Moyes named Paqueta in his midfield alongside a debuting James Ward-Prowse, as the club looked to build on their draw with Bournemouth in the Premier League opener last week.

The 25-year-old midfielder had been linked with a move to Man City this summer, with the Brazil international keen on joining the treble holders.

An initial bid of £60million rising to £70m was rejected by the Hammers, but Pep Guardiola’s side were prepared to produce an improved offer for the former AC Milan star.

However, Paqueta’s move to Man City stalled earlier this week as Mail Sport revealed the 25-year-old is the subject of an investigation by the FA concerning potential betting breaches, an allegation he denies.

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