Our midweek draw with Bayern may or may not have provided the same kind of springboard that vaulted us last year on an epic run to finish, climactically, above Spurs; then again, Spurs' midweek demolition by Benfica looks to have them staggering against the ropes. Coming just days after a meltdown at Stamford Bridge, Spurs players held a two-hour pow-wow to clear the air and, presumably, refocus their energy and attention on upcoming matches. Early results were not promising—to Spurs fans, anyway.

Our fortunes have taken a brighter turn over the weekend, but it was a bit of a roller-coaster. To wit:
1. Demolish Everton to advance to the FA Cup semifinal.
2. Learn that we'd face the winner of Man City-Wigan in said semifinal.
3. Watch in disbelief as Wigan defeats Man City at the Etihad.