After limping off against Bayern Munich with what was later described as a ‘buttock’ injury, Kieran Gibbs participation in the upcoming games was in doubt.

However, according to his agent he could be back this weekend for the trip to the Brittania Stadium. Jeff Weston Tweeted:

In response – Kieran Gibbs #Arsenal does not have a long term hamstring injury & could possibly be available this Saturday — Jeff Weston (@jeffnorthlondon) February 25, 2014

It remains to be seen quite how accurate that information is, what with him being an agent and not a buttock injury specialist.

However, Gibbs return would be timely as Nacho Monreal was withdrawn at half-time in the Sunderland game because of an ankle problem which has been ongoing.

Although Arsene Wenger said in the post-game press conference he expected the Spaniard, and Laurent Koscielny to be available this weekend, the more fit bodies we have the better.