Arsenal return to Premier League action next week after a break of over one month, due to the first ever winter World Cup. The Gunners sit top of the table on the resumption of the league, five points clear of nearest challengers and current champions Manchester City.
A London derby clash against West Ham on Boxing Day will be a tough match to return to, with the Hammers desperate to improve their form after a disappointing start to the campaign. The game will also most likely show just how much of an impact the World Cup may have had on the league.
On the challenge ahead, manager Mikel Arteta told the official Arsenal website: "I know David [Moyes] very well because I worked with him for seven years. I'm sure that he has worked the team hard and has put big demands on them. They've been terrific since he joined the club and I always think it's a really difficult match-up.”
