Monday morning saw those players not currently in action in Qatar return to London Colney as training resumed ahead of the next phase of the Premier League season.
Mikel Arteta and his coaching staff were on hand to run the rule over the squad, after they enjoyed a couple of weeks' rest following a gruelling start to the campaign.
Now though the preparations are underway for the post-World Cup resumption, with a trip to Dubai and a home friendly against Juventus also to come before competitive action kicks off again when West Ham United come to N5 on Boxing Day.