Sports Mole identifies the three Premier League stars whose stock soared during the international break, alongside three who return to their clubs with a point to prove.
The first of FIFA's new super-sized international windows delivered chaos across the continent, from Harry Kane equalling Peter Shilton's record of 125 England caps with a brace against the Czech Republic to Cristiano Ronaldo walking out on Portugal , only for Jorge Jesus's side to win all Nations League matches without him.
Jurgen Klopp's Germany suffered a first-ever defeat to Greece, Zinedine Zidane's France plundered four goals in the final 13 minutes to sink Belgium, Erling Haaland's Norway lost three on the spin and Scotland are still waiting for a first Hampden win under Sebastien Pocognoli.
Now the circus folds its tent and the Premier League roars back into life on Saturday, with defending champions Arsenal hosting unbeaten Leeds United before Sunday's Anfield blockbuster between Liverpool and a Manchester City side sitting top of the table but reeling from the independent commission's guilty verdict .
Coverage adapted for CNC Football News readers from public match and transfer reporting.
