Gunners were cooking with their national teams. Can they transfer superb form to the club?

Arsenal awaited the international break disappointed. After all, who wouldn't be after losing to their direct rival for the Premier League title just a day before the break started? However, it seems to have come at the right time, especially after seeing the Gunners' players put in some terrific performances for their respective national teams.

Interestingly, the most efficient was not a striker, but Arsenal's midfielder Mikel Merino, who bagged a goal against Bulgaria and a hat-trick against Turkey in Spain's two crushing triumphs. At the same time, Martin Zubimendi, who started both duels, recorded an assist against the Bulgarians.

Similarly to La Roja, England were impeccable in their two World Cup qualifying games, brushing aside Andorra (2-0) and Serbia (5-0). Declan Rice clocked 68 and 81 minutes, respectively, recording a goal and two assists.

Delap's injury is anything but joke - he won't be back any time soon!

Speaking of the Three Lions, yesterday was a big day for Noni Madueke, as he netted his maiden goal with the national team in his ninth appearance.

Arsenal and Norway captain, Martin Odegaard, spent only the first half on the pitch in a friendly match against Finland, but clocked 90 minutes five days later in a qualifying clash against Moldova, when Norway dismantled the rivals 11-1! Out of almost dozen goals, the midfielder was involved in three with a goal and two assists.

Finally, the one everyone looks to for goals, Viktor Gyokeres, failed to score, but recorded an assist in Sweden's 2-2 draw against Slovenia.

It's worth noting that Ethan Nwaneri earned himself an honorary mentioned, as he scored for England U21 against Kazakhstan.

In the end, this excellent form of some of Arsenal's key first-team players can undoubtedly delight Mikel Arteta, as they obviously managed to boost their confidence and leave the defeat to Liverpool behind them. Now, their primary task is to transfer their international form to the club from Emirates and show it in three days when the Gunners will host Nottingham Forest (14.30) in the EPL.