Arsenal have been handed a welcome fitness boost ahead of Sunday afternoon's Premier League encounter with Manchester City.
The two teams are separated by 10 points the table and will go into the game at the Emirates Stadium on the back of contrasting results in the league last time out.
The Gunners came from behind to beat West Ham United at the London Stadium, while the defending champions were beaten 2-1 in the Manchester derby - allowing Liverpool to extend their lead at the top of the the table.
Trips to the Emirates have been good for Pep Guardiola ever since he arrived in the top flight of English football having not tasted defeat in this fixture, with two wins in a draw from three - including a 2-0 success the corresponding fixture last season.
But there's good news on the fitness front for the hosts ahead of the game.
Nicolas Pepe is in contention to start against the Citizens.
The Ivory Coast international missed the Europa League trip to Standard Liege on Thursday evening and was considered doubtful for the game against City after sustaining a knee problem against the Hammers.
It turns out that rest was all the winger needed and the north London outfit provided an injury update ahead of the game.
"Available for selection for Manchester City (h) after bruising to left knee sustained during West Ham United (a)," a statement reads via the club's official website .
However, that's where the good news ends.
It has also been confirmed that Hector Bellerin and Rob Holding won't feature against Man City, while Kieran Tierney faces up to three months on the sidelines with a dislocated shoulder.
"Hector Bellerin . Tight right hamstring. Will miss Manchester City (h). Aiming to resume training next week.
"Rob Holding . Left knee. Bruising to knee. Will miss Manchester City (h). Aiming to return to full training in the next two weeks.
"Kieran Tierney . Right shoulder. Dislocated right shoulder during West Ham United (a). Kieran will undergo surgery next week and will rehabilitate for around three months."
