Chris Smalling, Luke Shaw, and Rafael Da Silva still need time to reach "100% match rhythm".
Liverpool face Leicester City in the Premier League clash on New Year's day.
The Gunners are looking for a back-up to Mikel Arteta and Mathieu Flamini.
Manchester United face Stoke City in the Premier League clash on Thursday. Find out how to follow the match live in the UK.
Louis van Gaal has warned Premier League rivals that Manchester United will be better in 2015
Tottenham Hotspur are preparing a move in signing Burnley striker Danny Ings in January
Liverpool are considering a move in signing Villarreal forward Luciano Vietto in January.
Gareth Bale is hoping to stay at Real Madrid and has rejected rumours linking him to Manchester United.
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has dismissed claims that he is looking to sell Lukas Podolski in the January transfer window
Lukas Podolski has become a cult hero at Arsenal but Wenger looks destined to sell the German.
British No.1 parts ways with Adidas after agreeing long-term equipment contract.
Thigh injury could keep Gunners forward out of St Mary's visit while Olivier Giroud is also absent
Florentino Perez says the Welsh international is not available at any price.
The club could perform a player-manager role should Pardew join Crystal Palace.
Alex Song is on a season-long loan at West Ham United from Barcelona.
As Mahandra Singh Dhoni retires from test cricket, revisit his journey from Bangladesh to Australia
Football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has been crowned player of the year at the 2014 Globe Soccer Awards in Dubai, UAE.
Arsenal are considering a move in signing St Etienne defender Loic Perrin in January.
Dhoni's diplomacy skills guided India through one of most turbulent periods in its history.
MS Dhoni has announced his retirement from Test cricket. Virat Kohl will take over in his absence.
West Bromwich Albion striker Saido Berahino is a reported transfer target for Liverpool and Tottenham.
West Bromwich Albion have confirmed they have sacked their manager Alan Irvine after a poor run of games this season.
Palace are on the lookout for a new manager after sacking Neil Warmock on Saturday.
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Chaos of David Moyes era is slowly dissipating as Van Gaal changes take effect.
Brendan Rodgers must act quickly to solve Liverpool goalkeeping crisis.
The winger also turned down a move to Southampton in the summer but could leave PSV in the summer.
The Argentine has missed the club;s ongoing festive period of games.
Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini rued his side dropping two points against Burnley, after the Clarets came from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 at the Etihad.
The Belgian player is one of a number of Blues youngsters to impress in Germany.