Mikel Arteta will have Mesut Ozil available for Arsenal’s trip to Bournemouth on Boxing Day.
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Ozil has recovered from a foot injury and is in contention to play in Arteta’s first game in charge.
Also back in training are Hector Bellerin and Dani Ceballos following hamstring issues.
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Gabriel Martinelli (hamstring) will be assessed ahead of game, while Calum Chambers is suspended.
Rob Holding (knee), Sead Kolasinac (ankle) and Kieran Tierney (shoulder) are absent.
Provisional Arsenal squad: Leno, Martinez, Bellerin, Maitland-Niles, Papastathopoulos, Luiz, Mustafi, Mavropanos, Guendouzi, Torreira, Willock, Xhaka, Smith Rowe, Saka, Nelson, Pepe, Lacazette, Aubameyang, Martinelli.
