Arsenal head into the World Cup break in inspired form, topping the Premier League table with 37 points from a possible 42 on offer so far. It leaves them five points clear of Manchester City in second. However, the sudden break in schedule could halt all momentum available to the squad.
"When a team is in that moment, you want to carry on playing, of course, but that's not possible," Mikel Arteta told reporters when asked about the break. "We have to use that time as best as possible.
"For those not participating in the World Cup, they will have some time off, which they fully deserve, and the rest can just fulfil a dream that every kid has to have the chance to represent their team in a national cup. It doesn't get better than that."
