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Manchester United are "optimistic" over the ankle injury that Phil Jones picked up in his side's 2-1 win against Arsenal.
The England international was substituted in the opening 10 minutes after he fell awkwardly at the Emirates Stadium.
However, the Red Devils are confident that the injury is not serious, according to BBC Sport.
United have moved three points behind Premier League leaders Manchester City with the win.
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