The first international break of the season had plenty of drama. Health officials invading pitches, Cristiano Ronaldo breaking records, Gareth Bale saving Wales again and a bit of a scrap in Warsaw.
But it's now time for the Premier League to return - and there's plenty to get excited about. Tottenham are leading the way at the top of the table while five teams are tied on seven points after the opening three games of the season.
With some exciting fixtures coming our way and new faces in town, Sportsmail takes a look at 10 reasons why we can't wait for the Premier League to return.
The Premier League is back this weekend with Tottenham currently top of the table
Three Premier League games, three defeats and no goals scored - it could be make or break for Mikel Arteta this weekend.
It's bottom vs second bottom as Arsenal take on Norwich, who have also lost their three opening games.
The Canaries, however, have at least managed to find the back of the net and were unlucky not to take a point against Leicester.
Arsenal and Norwich are looking for their first points of the season, and face off on Saturday
Arsenal were thrashed 5-0 by Manchester City in their last outing and another defeat on Saturday would really ramp up the pressure on Arteta.
Newly-promoted Norwich have conceded the most goals of any team in the league (10) and if the Gunners fail to score again, serious questions will be asked.
But it's not just in front of goal where Arsenal have struggled. Arteta has chopped and changed his defence with little success. Ben White's absence after a positive Covid test didn't help matters but the £50million centre back should be back to face Norwich.
Alexandre Lacazette should also be fit enough to start for the first time this season in a much needed boost. With both Arsenal and Norwich looking for their first points of the season, Saturday's clash at the Emirates is an important one.
2. New (and old) faces to make their debutsSeveral late transfers were completed after the last round of fixtures and fans have had to wait patiently to see their new signings in action for the first time.
Surely the most exciting deal was the return of Cristiano Ronaldo to Manchester United, and he could make his second debut for the club against Newcastle on Saturday.
A 76,000-strong crowd will descend on Old Trafford with the hope of seeing the 36-year-old in action.
As one man came in, another headed across the M62 to Elland Road. Leeds finally signed Dan James after missing out on him in January 2019.
The winger completed a £30m move on deadline day and is set to make his debut against Liverpool on Sunday.
Saul Niguez is one of the new signings who could make his debut in this weekend's fixutres
Another deadline-day signing was Saul Niguez, who joined Chelsea on loan from Atletico Madrid. The midfielder believes fans will see a 'new Saul' at Stamford Bridge after struggling with being a utility man under Diego Simeone.
He might have to make do with a place on the bench against Villa on Saturday but fans will be eager to see him in action.
Takehiro Tomiyasu, Emerson Royal, Odsonne Edouard and Nikola Vlasic could also make their debuts this weekend.
3. Can Bruce spoil Ronaldo's return?It's been a predictably tough start to the season for Newcastle with two defeats and a draw from their opening three games.
They were painfully close to taking all three points against Southampton after scoring what looked to be an injury-time winner, only for the Saints to equalise with a penalty at the death.
And it doesn't get any easier with Manchester United, and potentially Ronaldo, up next.
Cristiano Ronaldo (right) is back at Manchester United and could play against Newcastle, but Steve Bruce (left) is out to spoil the party with the Magpies still looking for their first win
The Magpies' last three games against the Red Devils have ended in a 3-1 and two 4-1 defeats but Bruce did mastermind a 1-0 victory at St James' Park in October 2019.
He will need his team to improve defensively if they're to earn a similar result at Old Trafford on Saturday. Newcastle are yet to keep a clean sheet and have conceded eight goals in three games.
United fans will be hoping to see Ronaldo at some point on Saturday but the forward could start on the bench having spent time in quarantine following his return to Manchester.
All eyes will be on the Portuguese hero, but can another former United man spoil the party?
4. Vieira looking for first win vs perfect SpursCrystal Palace ended their goal drought with a 2-2 draw at West Ham before the international break, but they're still looking for their first win.
Unfortunately for new boss Patrick Vieira, his side face the only team in the league who have a 100 per cent record.
Tottenham have won every game 1-0 and, with Harry Kane returning from the international break following a scorching goal for England, they'll be hoping for a victory of a bigger margin this weekend.
A former Arsenal captain stands in their way - and he'll be desperate to end Spurs' winning run at Selhurst Park.
Perhaps the advantage for Vieira is their game being a 12.30pm kick-off on Saturday. It means the likes of Kane and Tottenham's other internationals will have less time to recover.
