Alex Iwobi trained with the first team of Arsenal at London Colney on Friday ahead of the visit of Sunderland in the Premier League on Saturday.

The 19 - year - old might make the bench tomorrow against the Black Cats, with Mikel Arteta, Jack Wilshere, Alexis Sanchez and Santi Cazorla all sidelined through injury.

Iwobi, who is naturally a winger, may slot into midfield if he is given a run - out at the Emirates and has played for the Arsenal U21s in that position in recent games.

The Nigeria international made his Premier League debut for the Gunners in their 3 - 0 win over Swansea at the end of October but has not featured for the first team since then, though he made the bench against Spurs the following week.