Arsenal’s France striker Olivier Giroud could return for their Premier League clash with Manchester United tomorrow after recovering from a broken leg nearly a month ahead of schedule.

Giroud, 28, broke his left tibia in the closing seconds of Arsenal’s 2-2 draw at Everton on Aug. 23, moments after scoring a 90th minute goal that secured a point for the Gunners.

“He is three or four weeks ahead of schedule,” Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger said yesterday.

“Originally we planned to have him back for competition at the beginning of next year. So he’s one month ahead.”

Giroud played in the opening four games of the season, including the Community Shield curtain-raiser against Manchester City at Wembley where he scored Arsenal’s third goal in their 3-0 win over the Premier League champions.

He then came on as a second half substitute in the opening league game against Crystal Palace and played the full match in the Champions League playoff first leg against Besiktas before being injured against Everton.

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