Whilst Arsenal have 10 first-team players at the World Cup, those not selected have enjoyed a mini break to recuperate from a busy start to the season.
But it's almost time to get back to work. It was revealed that following the Gunners' 2-0 win over Wolves earlier in the month, the players not travelling to Qatar would be given 10 days off before beginning preparations for the resumption of domestic football with a friendly at London Colney against Watford
With that time frame in mind, if the Arsenal players in question haven't already begun to filter back to the training ground, then that's likely to be the case over the next few days as manager Mikel Arteta looks to ensure those not at the World Cup are raring to go when the campaign resumes on Boxing Day against West Ham United.
