Arsenal will find some warm weather during their upcoming winter break trip to Dubai. And, Mikel Arteta will hope, also their spark again.
A mid-season getaway seems like exactly what they need right now, especially if it does the trick and they return refreshed. They looked anything but fresh against Burnley.
Knackered and crestfallen in fact as they slumped to the turf when referee David Coote's final whistle confirmed the continuation of their start to 2022 that has brought a shuddering halt to the momentum that was building before the turn of the year.
They were held to a draw in their first Premier League game since New Year's Day after their clash with Spurs was cancelled
They head to the Middle East off the back of five games without a win.