I usually groan at the thought of another international break interrupting the excitement of the Premier League, but this one is well timed for Tottenham.
After a promising start to the campaign, with a convincing win at home to - albeit newly promoted - Burnley and our traditional victory at Etihad Stadium, it looked as though Thomas Frank had fixed our defence.
However, now the errors have crept back in and we look particularly vulnerable defending our box. When added to a frustratingly limited attacking threat and an increasingly embarrassing home record, it is no surprise there is growing unrest among fans in N17, who pay a lot of money in the hope of actually enjoying the product.
So, this pause in league fixtures provides the ideal opportunity for Frank and his team - players and staff - to reflect, recharge and reset.
It also gives supporters a chance to take a step back and appreciate that this project, which is still in its infancy under a new manager, needs more time to realise its true potential.
Although some performances have been far from ideal, we are fifth in the Premier League and remain undefeated in the Champions League so far this season.
It is worth noting that has been achieved with a number of key players missing because of injury, and others having their minutes carefully managed as they return to the unrelenting and unforgiving pace of the Premier League.
Many fans have been confused and irritated by some of Frank's starting line-up choices and decisions around substitutions, as evidenced by the audible boos around the stadium when Xavi Simons was taken off against Manchester United on Saturday.
However, as Frank prepares us for battle against 'you know who', I'm inclined to trust his rationale - at least until the end of his first season.