Giroud could be back to face Man United

The Frenchman sustained the injury in a 2-2 Premier League draw with Everton in August, but is in contention for a return on Saturday - a month earlier than had been anticipated.

Captain Mikel Arteta could also feature this weekend following a hamstring problem, but manager Arsene Wenger knows he must be cautious in reintroducing the pair. 

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