Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud has picked up an ankle injury. Giroud will definitely miss today's game with Cardiff City because of an ankle problem.
Gunners boss Arsene Wenger said: "We lost Giroud on an ankle problem at Newcastle, so this morning will be more a medical check to see who will be available for tomorrow's game."
Wenger, though, moved to allay any worries Giroud's injury could be a long-term concern.
"Olivier is a strong structure and he recovers quite quickly," said Wenger of the France striker, whose second-half header secured victory at Newcastle to end his mini-goal drought.
"He thinks he will be all right for Saturday, but the medical people think he will be a bit short. He is quite optimistic about it."
