Aaron Ramsey will undergo a late fitness test ahead of Arsenal's clash with Manchester City on Saturday
And Gunners boss Arsène Wenger, whose side host City at Emirates Stadium on Saturday lunchtime, revealed that the midfielder will be assessed later on Thursday.
Wenger said: “The first news is not bad. He will be assessed today and he has a little chance to be available for Saturday.
“He had an ankle sprain but it’s a minor one that’s for sure. Will it be enough to be available for Saturday? We’ll know today.”
The Arsenal boss also confirmed that captain Mikel Arteta, left-back Kieran Gibbs and playmaker Mesut Özil are all fit and available after returning to training.
“Arteta and Gibbs are back in the squad and in normal training,” said Wenger. “Özil had a knock and didn’t play for Germany because he had a sprained ankle. He will be available as well.”
Theo Walcott, meanwhile is “two to three weeks” away from returning to full training after his lengthy lay-off with a knee injury.
Wenger also refused to reveal whether new signing Danny Welbeck would start against the Citizens on Saturday following his move from Manchester United last week.
He added: “I cannot tell you if Welbeck will start [against City] but it’s a possibility. I have to assess the squad.”
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