The Argentina international has been out of action since the end of November but has been tipped to return for the Premier League summit meeting at the Emirates a week on Monday.
Manchester City is hopeful Sergio Aguero can make his latest comeback from injury for the top of the table clash with Arsenal in 10 days' time.
The Argentina international will not return against Swansea City on Saturday having failed to fully recover from the heel injury that forced him off in the 3-1 win over Southampton at the end of November.