Arsenal have been handed a double boost as Bukayo Saka has not sustained a bad injury as initially feared, according to The Times journalist Gary Jacob.
Early indications also show that Martin Odegaard will also avoid an extended absence on the sidelines.
The Gunners duo could not finish the Premier League against Leeds United at Emirates Stadium on Saturday after picking up knocks.
Arsenal strolled to a 5-0 victory over the newly-promoted side, but their captain only spent 38 minutes, leaving shortly after Jurrien Timber opened the scoring.
Odegaard was seen holding his right shoulder as he was substituted, while Saka lasted just eight minutes into the second-half.
There were fears the Arsenal attacker had sustained a major hamstring problem, but it appears the initial prognosis looks promising.
Saka missed up to four months last season after undergoing hamstring surgery on his right leg, but he has not picked up a serious injury this time around.
The North London club are back in action next Sunday with a trip to Anfield to take on Liverpool, and they will be looking to leave with all three points.
Arsenal could do with both Saka and Odegaard for such a huge game, but it is unclear whether the injured duo will be able to feature.
The Gunners can make an early statement of intent by leaving Liverpool with all three points, and having two of their key players available in action will be huge.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta will be keen to keep the fitness updates of Saka and Odegaard under wraps to keep the Reds guessing.
Liverpool manager Arne Slot would want to know if either or both players will miss the game, but he may need to wait until the official line-up is released to have that information.
Being without any or both of them will be a big blow for Arteta, but fortunately, he has enough quality squad depth right now to deal with attacking injuries.
Ethan Nwaneri replaced Odegaard yesterday, while Leandro Trossard came on for Saka.
They were both in fine form and could retain their places in the team next week.
Arsenal announced the arrival of England international attacker Eberechi Eze before the game yesterday, and he is expected to make his debut for them against Liverpool.
The former Crystal Palace star can replace either player in the starting XI if it comes to that next week, while Noni Madueke can also be shifted to the right in place of Saka.
Arteta has several options in the final third on his hands right now, and he now has to decide what is best for the next game no matter what happens with Saka and Odegaard.
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