Arsenal manager Unai Emery has confirmed that both Laurent Koscielny and Sokratis will return earlier than expected after they were forced off during the FA Cup Fourth Round clash against Manchester United.
Summer signing Sokratis limped off midway through the first half after appearing to twist his ankle in a challenge against Alexis Sanchez, whilst Koscielny suffered a jaw injury after a stray boot from United striker Romelu Lukaku.
After initial concerns that the Greek defender would be ruled out until the end of February, and centre-back partner Koscielny had broken his jaw, Emery provided a positive injury update on the duo.