Arsenal are optimistic that Spanish goalkeeper David Raya will be available for selection against Manchester City for the Premier League game on Sunday.
The 29-year-old Gunners star was unavailable to face Girona in the Champions League on Wednesday night due to an injury, with Neto taking his place in the starting XI.
Raya was not fit enough to make the Arsenal bench despite travelling with the team, with 16-year-old Jack Porter included as the substitute.
The North London club are back in action on Sunday when they host Man City at Emirates Stadium, and there are no serious concerns over a protracted absence for the first-choice goalie.
The expectation is that Raya will return to the Arsenal squad this weekend in a much-needed boost, and manager Mikel Arteta will be relieved to have him available.
The Gunners won 2-1 without him last night to book a place in the round of 16 of the Champions League, but Neto did not cover himself in glory, making an error which led to a goal.
Arsenal are six points behind Premier League leaders Liverpool having played a game more, and they will be desperate to pick up all three points when Pep Guardiola and his men come visiting.
Man City are six points behind the Gunners following an underwhelming campaign, but they remain a threat to their title ambitions and cannot be underestimated when they face off.
Arsenal need all their best players available for such a high-profile match and having Raya fit will be huge to their chances of securing a vital win.
They have lost just two league games so far but Man City have suffered six defeats and will be giving their all against the Gunners to get their title challenge back on track.
The result of the game between both clubs on Sunday could play a huge role in determining the race for the title and top-four, and fans should expect a fierce clash between the two rivals.
