Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has hinted skipper Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang won't make their clash with Manchester United.

Aubameyang has been out of the country to be with his poorly mother.

Arteta said, "He's our captain and one of the most important players. We're doing everything we can to have him as quickly as possible, but understanding that he's been through a difficult few days, that he had to support his family and we were here to support him as well with the time that he needed to get that sorted.

"He had to support his family and he had to be with them.

"I spoke with him yesterday and things are looking better at the moment but we're going to have to wait and see."