David Moyes is hopeful Marko Arnautovic will declare himself fit to play against Leicester City on Friday night.
The £20million signing from Stoke City injured his hand when trod on by Marvin Zeegelaar during Sunday's 2-0 defeat at Watford.
Arnautovic underwent scans and, despite heavy swelling, there is no break and he is expected to play.
Moyes could also be lifted by the return from illness of Andre Ayew who would give him a much-needed option in attack.