Arsenal have been handed a huge confidence boost following the conclusion of the World Cup, with Mikel Arteta looking to defend the club's position at the top of the Premier League. The Gunners will head into the festive period five points clear of second-placed Manchester City.
With Gabriel Jesus expected to be out of action for a while, there will be little time for the likes of Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli to rest and regather their thoughts before facing West Ham on Boxing Day, December 26. The pair tended to their international duties at the World Cup with England and Brazil, respectively.
Martinelli featured just twice in Qatar, with his only start coming in a 1-0 defeat to Cameroon. The Hale End graduate, on the other hand, featured four times for the Three Lions and proved to be an integral component of Gareth Southgate's squad, directly contributing towards four goals.
