Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says he relishes his side's
hectic schedule.
The Gunners, who have just played six games in 19 days, enjoy a
12-day break after Monday's trip to Reading because of
international matches.
Wenger said: "I am not scared to rest some players, it gives them
mental refreshment. But I don't need it - I am a marathon
runner.
"I am quite lost on holiday. When you are in sport, you are in
sport. I like to keep in the zone, keep focused."
Arsenal are chasing silverware in the Premier League, Champions
League, FA Cup and Carling Cup and have gone 26 games unbeaten in
all competitions.
Wenger rested Cesc Fabregas and Alexander Hleb for Wednesday's
Champions League draw with Slavia Prague and will do the same with
two other senior players when the Gunners play Sevilla on 27
November.
But he will resist the temptation to recharge his own batteries
this month, saying: "I will get a natural break because my team
doesn't play but I am always busy.
"There is a lot of work I cannot do when we play that I can do -
watching DVDs, paperwork, contacts.
"During the holiday period it is also the transfer period. I can
sit on the beach on my phone!"
Meanwhile, Birmingham manager Steve Bruce has written off his
chances of bringing Gunners striker Nicklas Bendtner back to St
Andrews in the New Year.
Bendtner, 19, helped the Blues win promotion to the Premier League
while on loan last season, and has been linked with another
temporary move to St Andrews.
But Bruce said: "I don't think there is any chance of us getting
Bendtner back on loan. I really don't think there is any chance of
that happening.
"I don't think they would let him out for a start and there has
been no conversation with Mr Wenger. It would be on my wish list
but it is not going to happen."