Gut Feeling: I'm worried that the break will interrupt Arsenal's encouraging winning streak.
We'll have to wait and see over the next few games.
What Arsenal Need: The players need to get back from the internationals and back in training as soon as possible.
At least Clichy and Senderos continued their return to match fitness with run outs for the reserves.
Things To Watch Out For: Henry to get more games under his belt and back on track as far as his fitness goes.
To be honest I didn't see the France games so I don't know how well he played. His match fitness must be improved though.
Hopes For The Week: That everyone comes back fit.
Well it didn't happen did it?
Prediction: I hate to be pessimistic but I forsee jet lag and injury on the horizon.
We will have to wait and see if jet lag has set in.
The injury prediction was correct. Ljungberg, Baptista and Eboue all came back injured. The biggest loss will be Eboue as Hleb can cover for Freddie and Julio hasn't established himself as a first team regular just yet.
Were there any benefits from the international week? Van Persie's form continued and he looks to be maturing into a dangerous young striker.