Paul Pogba could return to the Manchester United squad for the New Year's Day clash against Arsenal.
The midfielder, who only recently made his comeback for the Red Devils following almost three months out injured, was a surprise omission from the squad which beat Burnley 2-0 at Turf Moor on Saturday night.
However, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has explained the decision not to include Pogba in his squad was down to the Frenchman suffering a reaction against Newcastle United on Boxing Day and hinted at a possible return against the Gunners.
"He's been out for a long while, and he didn't feel right, he reacted to that one [against Newcastle] so we'll just have to take our time and get him ready for next time," Solskjaer told reporters .
"He wasn't ready today because he has not really done too many games, and he's had two in three days or whatever, two performances. So he just needed another day of recovery probably.
"When you've been out for such a while it's always going to take time before you are 100 per cent.
"Today I thought Fred and Nemanja [Matic] played really well.
"And of course, we got two real players out there.
"I don't think many of you would think three or four months ago that Fred is going to be one of the best players away at Burnley, at Turf Moor. But he was excellent."
Pogba's availability would be a boost for Solskjaer as he is set to be without Scott McTominay through injury.
Although it remains to be seen in if the France international starts in north London given his lack of minutes but just having him fit is a massive boost for United.
At times this season, United have lacked creativity especially in the middle of the park during the 26-year-old's absence and having the midfielder with two assists to his name this season can only be a positive for the Norwegian.
In addition, the Red Devils have a great record against their 'big six' rivals.
They have already beaten Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City and got a point against league leaders Liverpool.
