Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta says they won't rush back injured pair Thomas Partey and Emile Smith Rowe.
The midfield duo won't be seen until January.
Arteta said "It is a possibility but it will depend how they evolve. Emile has already been on the pitch, doing some jogging. I don't know weeks-wise how long it's going to take.
"Emile is a quick healer. Thomas is the same. They are both going to push but we have to make sure when they come back they are at their best as well.
"We don't want to rush them but as well the team needs them because at the moment we are missing some key, key players as well."