Mikel Arteta's Arsenal have typically fared well after international breaks
(Image credit: Getty Images)
Arsenal have the best post-international break record of any team in the Premier League, according to BetMGM. Based on data from the last 10 seasons, the Gunners have won 77.8% of their matches immediately after an international break.
The Gunners’ strong record after national team action suggests they have previously been relatively fortunate with injuries, although that was not the case this time around. Odegaard picked up an ankle injury while playing for Norway against Austria in the Nations League and is set to be out for at least three weeks.
VIDEO How Lee Carsley Has ALREADY Fixed England
Arsenal have also drawn 22.2% of their matches after international breaks and have not tasted a single defeat. Manchester City, meanwhile, match Arsenal’s winning record of 77.8% but have drawn 11.1% and lost 11.1%. They will expect to add to their victories as they host Brentford this weekend.
Perhaps surprisingly, Fulham are level with Tottenham (66.7%) as the next most successful team after international breaks. Marco Silva’s side face West Ham at home on Saturday, while Tottenham, of course, host Arsenal.
Swipe to scroll horizontally
Team
Win %
Draw %
Loss %
Arsenal
77.80%
22.20%
0.00%
Manchester City
77.80%
11.10%
11.10%
Fulham
66.70%
0.00%
33.30%
Tottenham
66.70%
11.10%
22.20%
Brighton
60.00%
40.00%
0.00%
Liverpool
62.50%
0.00%
37.50%
Chelsea
62.50%
0.00%
37.50%
Manchester United
62.50%
12.50%
25.00%
Everton
55.60%
0.00%
44.40%
Aston Villa
50.00%
16.70%
33.30%
Crystal Palace
37.50%
12.50%
50.00%
Wolves
40.00%
0.00%
60.00%
West Ham United
33.30%
33.30%
33.30%
Newcastle
22.20%
11.10%
66.70%
Brighton are, alongside Arsenal, the only other side not to have lost a post-international break match over the last 10 seasons, though they have won 60% and drawn 40%. Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester United all have a better winning rate (62.5%).
Get FourFourTwo Newsletter
The best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.
The worst team in the division after international fixtures is Newcastle, who have won just 22.2% of their matches over the last decade. They make the trip to Wolves this weekend and will hope to improve on what is a surprisingly poor record.
Callum is a football writer who has had work published by the likes of BBC Sport, the Independent, BT Sport and the Blizzard, amongst various others. A lifelong Wrexham fan, he is hoping Ryan Reynolds can lead his hometown club to the promised land.
