Mikel Arteta will hope to welcome back four players to the starting line-up for Chelsea as perfectly timed boost arrives

Arsenal consistently begins the international break at the ideal time. Declan Rice and Gabriel Jesus sentenced Erik ten Hag’s team to a horrible time of introspection following a thrilling late victory over Manchester United, which is obviously still having an impact weeks later.

But as the game entered its second break, it was the Red Devil’s noisier neighbors who lost to yet another late winner from the Gunners.

It’s understandable that some might want to take such a victory and run with it. Storm into the next game with the momentum it brings and bring down a Chelsea side who have mounted something of a mini-revival in the last couple of weeks.

To that, I say, as Unai Emery did before me: “Calm.” The international break arrives at the perfect time for the Gunners to grab their winnings and run away for some rest

Bukayo Saka was not at all involved, and Mikel Arteta mentioned after the game that he would not be playing football right now, implying that this would also exclude him from representing England. “No, he couldn’t make it,” he responded.

“He won’t be playing because he hasn’t attended even one training session. He is currently unavailable to play football.

There are some suggestions England are still expecting Saka to make his way to the camp after being called up, rather ludicrously, by Gareth Southgate. Whether he makes the team or plays remains to be seen.

William Saliba’s minor injury, which he continued to play through for a further two weeks, was also verified. It is hoped that the Frenchman will join the other three players in returning from the break in top form.

Therefore, let us celebrate not only the three points against the champions but also the fact that the battered and bleeding players may heal and refuel before a subsequent match in London. Usually, I can’t wait till the next game, but I think this time I can wait a little more easily.