Arsenal are very much into the groove of playing Sunday-Thursday-Sunday this season.
Following a full campaign without any European football, being back in the Europa League - as well as keeping the winter World Cup in Qatar in mind - has increased the number of fixtures the Gunners have already played at this stage of the season in comparison to around 12 months ago.
In addition, with Mikel Arteta permitted to name larger matchday squads for both competitions, it has opened up a pathway for a number of Arsenal's most promising youngsters - such as Ethan Nwaneri, Khayon Edwards and Lino Sousa - to earn call-ups to the senior team.