"I feel that our character was tested twice today. Just before half time and with eight minutes to go, we were twice down and came back against a good Man United side. In fairness, there is a difference in the impression they gave and what they created really because they looked always like they could take advantage of any mistake we will make. Going forward they have clinical players and they did that well, but if you look overall they didn't create a lot although they are a very good side."
William Gallas scored a dramatic injury-time equaliser to force a 2-2 draw with Manchester United at Emirates Stadium on Saturday and keep Arsenal top of the table.
The pinnacle game of the Premier League season has re-discovered its meaning.
In the estimate of Arsène Wenger, fixtures between Arsenal and Manchester United have been on sabbatical for the past two years while his side have re-grouped.