Hangovers can be notoriously hard to shake off, and it's likely that Arsenal were struggling with one from when we hosted Man U just a few days after the Annihilation at Anfield. However, rumors of our demise, to paraphrase Mark Twain, have been greatly exaggerated. For as dissatisfying as the home-draw was, it was our 11th clean sheets in 12 matches at the Emirates. Looking further back into recent history lends hope to the idea that we might see a 'second-leg' comeback similar to those against Bayern or AC Milan in the Champions League.

Who suffered the most embarrassing setback over the weekend—was it Arsenal, who were obliterated at Anfield, or was it Manchester United, whom Fulham held to a draw at Old Trafford? On its face, the hammering that Liverpool gave to Arsenal looks to be the worst of the two. As we prepare to square off on Wednesday, a quick contrast of the two matches might offer some insight.