Arsenal have received a potential major boost ahead of the North London derby against Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday after four of their injured players were spotted on the team's morning walk by journalist Simon Collings.
Mikel Arteta was hopeful of having some of his attackers back and available for the visit of Thomas Frank's side, with Martin Odegaard, Gabriel Martinelli and Noni Madueke all seemingly having a chance of being fit to face Spurs after being seen on Sunday morning, while defender Riccardo Calafiori was also present.
Arsenal Boosted Ahead of North London Derby
While Arsenal sit comfortably top of the Premier League table as things stand, injuries have been a problem for Arteta in recent weeks - especially in attack.
Captain Odegaard, Martinelli and Madueke have all been missing - joining Kai Havertz and Viktor Gyokeres as long-term absentees on the sidelines - leaving Bukayo Saka, Mikel Merino and Leandro Trossard as the preferred front three.
However, Sunday morning's sighting by Collings suggests that Odegaard, Martinelli and Madueke could all be involved, in what would be a huge boost for Arsenal after they had to rely on a lot of youth and inexperience on the bench in recent matches.
Meanwhile, Calafiori was involved for Arsenal prior to the international break but then missed both of Italy's matches with an unspecified issue.
His availability would be a major boost for Arteta too, with Gabriel being ruled out for 'weeks' having picked up an injury while away with Brazil in the last fortnight.
The Spanish manager will now need to find a new consistent partner for William Saliba, with Calafiori and Jurrien Timber two options to partner the Frenchman.
Arsenal Have a Big Opportunity
The North London derby is always the biggest game of Arsenal's season, but this one takes on extra significance.
The Gunners are already top of the table but after seeing two of their title rivals - Liverpool and Manchester City - defeated on Saturday, this is a big chance to increase their lead at the summit.
A win against Spurs would see them pull six points clear of second-placed Chelsea, while they would be seven ahead of City and 11 in front of Liverpool with almost a third of the season gone.
Based on the early weeks of the season, Arsenal and Arteta won't have a better chance of winning their first Premier League title since 2004.
A fitness boost in attack and defence could be vital to get another three points over the line on Sunday.