Arsenal are reportedly expecting Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain to mark his return from injury in the FA Cup third round in January.
The 20-year-old has been out of action for the Gunners since he suffered a knee injury during Arsenal's 3-1 defeat to Aston Villa on the opening day of the Premier League campaign.
It is understood that the England international has been set a target of featuring in the Gunners' FA Cup match during the first weekend of January, according to Goal.com.
Oxlade-Chamberlain was originally thought to have been ruled out for three months, but the date of his return has changed throughout his recovery.
