Juventus have some crucial fixtures coming up
immediately after the international break, and Real Madrid could be set to benefit from a possible injury setback.
Not exact matches
Since the
international breaks of 2013 - 14, Arsenal are only beaten by Chelsea for the number of points picked up from matches
immediately after the
international period.
If anything the
international break couldn't have come at a more inconvenient time,
immediately after their 8 - 2 demolition of former arch rivals Arsenal at Old Trafford.
Life gets extremely tough for Everton
after the
international break, with the Merseyside derby
immediately after at Anfield, then a trip to London to take on Harry Redknapp's Champions League contending Tottenham Hotspur before a home encounter with the battle hardened Potters from Stoke.
The
international break will be the big test for United, this was where they fell foul last season, facing Manchester City
immediately after the
break, losing 2 - 1 and then going to lose the first UEFA Europa League match and another Premier League clash, three defeats in a row.
Cenk Tosun will be aiming to maintain his productive run in front of goal as Everton's attacking spearhead
after finding the net four times in his past three appearances - including a double in the win at Stoke
immediately before the
international break.