Arsenal could have a fully fit squad available for their Premier League showdown with Manchester United this afternoon.

Manchester City reduced the Gunners’ lead at the summit to four points after their win over Wolves on Saturday but Mikel Arteta’s side can open up a healthy lead again if they get the victory today.

Injury problems at the Emirates have eased over the last few weeks but Riccardo Calafiori’s absence at left-back has been an issue. The Italy international has not played since the Carabao Cup victory over Crystal Palace before Christmas but was back in training this week.

Piero Hincapie filled in for Calafiori during his absence until he picked up a groin injury in the goalless draw with Liverpool. But the Ecuador international was also back among his teammates at London Colney this week.

Given his lengthy lay-off, Mikel Arteta might be tempted to ease Calafiori back into action with Hincapie’s absence a relatively shorter one, sitting out the last four games.

The manager also has the option of moving Jurrien Timber over to the left and leave Ben White at right-back, one he took against Nottingham Forest last time out with Myles Lewis-Skelly starting midweek against...