Arsenal supporters were treated to the sight of eight first-team players returning to London Colney on Monday for pre-season training.
With an international break falling shortly after the conclusion of last season, it meant not all players in the Gunners' senior squad were present for the first day of pre-season just over a fortnight ago. They were given an extended break, which explains their absence from the Germany training camp and a 5-3 win over FC Nurnberg.
But the new week has begun with Martin Odegaard, Bukayo Saka, Granit Xhaka, Nuno Tavares, Aaron Ramsdale and Takehiro Tomiyasu all taking their first steps towards full fitness, whilst Lucas Torreira and William Saliba are back after loan spells last season.