Arsenal have been handed some respite with the news that Alexis Sanchez will be back in action before Christmas.

The Daily Mirror reports that the hamstring injury suffered by the Chilean in the 1-1 draw with Norwich City is not as bad as first feared and he could even make the squad for the home game against Manchester City on 21 December.

However, Sanchez will miss the all-important Champions League game against Olympiakos on December 9 and also upcoming Premier League fixtures against Sunderland and Aston Villa.