Premier League leaders Arsenal head into the international break in a strong position as they sit nine points clear of second-place Manchester City, albeit having played a game more than Pep Guardiola’s side.
But with their next league game not until 11 April when they host Bournemouth, it’s a long time to stew on their League Cup final loss to City.
They are not completely without fixtures until then as they play Southampton in the FA Cup quarter-finals on 4 April and then Sporting in the Champions League last eight on 7 April – but even almost two weeks is a long time to dwell.
“They were unbeaten in 14 so it’s about how they react to this loss,” former Newcastle goalkeeper Tim Krul said on BBC Radio 5 live.
“The nerves are…