Hector Bellerin is expected to miss Arsenal's trip to Crystal Palace on Saturday as he continues to recover from a hamstring issue.
The right-back has not played since the defeat by Brighton on December 5 after complaining about tightness in the muscle.
The Gunners have been assessing the Spaniard and are reluctant to rush him back, meaning he is likely to miss this weekend's match at Selhurst Park.
In Bellerin's absence, Ainsley Maitland-Niles is likely to start at right-back after impressing under Mikel Arteta so far.
The 22-year-old has struggled to nail down a regular position during his Arsenal career to date, but looks settled at full-back under Arteta and was rested for Monday's FA Cup win over Leeds.
Captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and midfielder Lucas Torreira were also given the night off in the cup, but should return to face Palace.
The pair have been two of the brightest sparks since Arteta was appointed and they are due to be recalled as Arsenal look to claim back-to-back Premier League wins.
Mudabcelpu
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excited for the game today can't wait to see Arsenal win Crystal Palace 0-3 Arsenal #coyg we're gonna do this!!! 💪💪💪
OdunfaDavid
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the best lineup for today match
fiwbuyz
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I onet this lin up
fiwbuyz
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Vocirstu
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he is finished, we dont have right back. go and get Hakimi.
sevila
Ruomoptuz
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OK
Darmendra21
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My Predicted Starting XI
Biabkmou
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He is a good pressing defender, let's not rush him, Niles is good enough.
fihdklmos
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he is finished, we dont have right back. go and get Hakimi.
DylGunner
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Tbh honest no need to rush him, Bellerin is not that good of a defender
GunnerSha
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Rotate the players to avoid prediction of squad and targeting players by others..
Fobabmsy
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maintain this line up for the time being
Sosst
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They should sell him
Beuaeintuy
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Get Yan Couto from Cotiba soon.
Fumbani4
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Hector has been a big disappointment so far since his injury last season and I now understand why Unai Emery wanted Mueneir (whatever his name is) from PSG as back up coz this is now ridiculous....
yiaaknsu
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pls Hector don't play Crystal clash because you're in recovery know and your important for us for some games
white3horse
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CPFC need to sign Brazilian young football who turns out to be stars in future
Cekabsu
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Play Niles