Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has given his players three days off this week.
Wenger told his players to report back on Wednesday after they moved to within two points of the Barclays Premier League's top four with a 4-1 win against Newcastle United.
"It's important to have a break. When you count the number of games with the Champions League, the players will not be at home over Christmas so to have two or three days at home is important.
"Most of them will stay in England because their families are here."