Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has welcomed the international break.
He believes a break will help them prepare for a Premier League title push.
The Frenchman said: "Maybe it will help by giving the players a psychological break after such a demanding, stressful three weeks.
"Maybe it's not bad that the players focus on something different and come back refreshed."
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