Mikel Arteta will assess Bukayo Saka in training on Wednesday before making a decision on his availability for the trip to Manchester United.
Saka was forced off in Arsenal’s 2-0 win against Newcastle on Saturday not long after scoring and when he felt discomfort in his thigh.
Arteta said: ‘I am hopeful but we don’t know. Obviously it’s a really short turnaround and the player has to be comfortable playing with a little injury and let’s see how it is today in training.
‘Until I see him this morning on the pitch it would probably be a bit too soon to say that [what percentage chance he will have of playing].