The World's Most Terrifying Phrase: International Friendly

 Cesc Fabregas, (center, #10) of Spain, celebrates his winning kick in the penalty shootout to knock Italy out of Euro 2008. Pic via Sky Sports.

Yes, it's one of those weeks. There's no break in the run of fixtures this time around, but countries around the world are preparing to play a round of international friendlies. The Emirates is hosting Brazil v. Ireland tonight. So, after what happened to van Persie in November, here is the following list of Arsenal players you should be praying for during this week:

Bacary Sagna (FRA) and Cesc Fabregas (ESP)
France v. Spain
Stade de France, Saint-Denis

Emmanuel Eboue (CIV)
Ivory Coast v. South Korea
Loftus Road, London

Nicklas Bendtner (DEN)
Austria v. Denmark
Ernst-Happel-Stadion, Vienna

Thomas Vermaelen (BEL)
Belgium v. Croatia
King Baudouin Stadium, Brussels

Theo Walcott (ENG)
England v. Egypt
Wembley Stadium, London

Alex Song (CMR)
Italy v. Cameroon
Stade Louis II, Fontvieille, Monaco

Tomas Rosicky (CZE)
Scotland v. Czech Republic
Hampden Park, Glasgow

Carlos Vela (MEX)
Mexico v. New Zealand
Rose Bowl, Pasadena