Danny Welbeck is facing a race against time to be fit for Saturday 's crunch showdown against Liverpool . The Arsenal forward has returned to North London for treatment after sustaining a knee injury in England 's win over Lithuania on Friday . The news will come as a blow to Arsene Wenger ahead of the clash against Liverpool , which could prove pivotal in the race for a top-four finish and qualification for next season 's Champions League . Danny Welbeck sustained a knee injury in England 's win over Lithuania at Wembley Stadium on Friday night . The Arsenal star will miss England 's game against Italy on Tuesday after he returned to London for treatment . Welbeck is responding well to treatment at Arsenal 's London Colney HQ and has not be ruled out of the visit of Brendan Rodgers side . Gunners medical staff will make a late decision on his availability for the encounter but are confident he will prove his fitness . Welbeck , in action against Newcastle , faces a race to be fit for Arsenal 's Saturday clash against Liverpool .
Danny Welbeck has returned to London with a knee injury which he sustained in England 's Euro 2016 qualification win over Lithuania . The Arsenal team is responding well to treatment at London Colney . Medical staff members make a late announcement on Welbeck 's availability . Arsenal host Liverpool in lunchtime kick - off at the club on loan .