Viktor Gyokeres is pushing to return to the Arsenal side for their trip to Brentford on Thursday.
The striker scored twice off the bench against Sunderland at the weekend and could be rewarded by getting the nod at the Gtech Community Stadium.
Bukayo Saka is set to be unavailable again as he continues to manage a hip injury, but it remains uncertain whether Martin Odegaard will be available.
The Arsenal captain has missed wins over Chelsea and Sunderland with a minor muscle issue, and Mikel Arteta was coy on the fitness of Odegaard and Leandro Trossard at his press conference on Wednesday.
Trossard was forced off late against Sunderland
“We will see with the medical team,” said Arteta when asked about injuries.
Pushed on Odegaard being out and a timeframe for his return, the Arsenal boss said: “I didn't say that”
If Odegaard is ruled out, Kai Havertz is likely to keep his place in midfield, having impressed since his return to the side.
The likes of Declan Rice and Martin Zubimendi will need to be rested at some point, but Arsenal host Wigan in the FA Cup this weekend, and so changes are expected to happen then rather than against Brentford.
If there is rotation in defence, Piero Hincapie could come in for Riccardo Calafiori, who struggled on Saturday in what was his first Premier League start since December.
Arteta could opt to be cautious and start Gabriel Martinelli, who impressed off the bench in that match, in his place.
Max Dowman is closing in on his Arsenal comeback but this game will come to soon for the 16-year-old.
Predicted Arsenal XI (4-2-3-1): Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Hincapie; Zubimendi, Rice; Madueke, Havertz, Martinelli; Gyokeres
Injured: Saka, Dowman
Doubts: Odegaard, Trossard
Time and date: 8pm GMT on Thursday, February 12, 2026
Venue: Gtech Community Stadium
How to watch: TNT Sports
