I think some are being a little pessimistic, we will certainly have a clearer picture by Jan. The Gooners have got pool this month, we need pool to win this one. They beat us comfortably but could only draw with M.U. watched that game and they didn't display the energy they showed against us.
Interestingly, for those that think fatigue played no part in our defeat. Might be interested in Carragher comments, on at least two occasion he urged M.U. to up the tempo to see if the Gooner had any tiredness in their legs after a tough game against us.
Consider that we had two tough games before we played them, just a thought.