The Scotland international complained of muscle pain before the match and was left out of the starting XI
Mikel Arteta says he did not want to take any risks with Kieran Tierney as the full-back was left out of Thursday evening's Premier League clash against Crystal Palace.
Tierney, 23, has been a first-team regular for the Gunners this season and has a goal and two assists to his name from 21 appearances in all competitions.
The Scottish defender played the full 120 minutes as they beat Newcastle 2-0 after extra time in the FA Cup third-round clash on Saturday.