Arsenal, MU seeking solace

Reeling from embarrassing weekend results in the Premier League, Arsenal and Manchester United will each be determined to restore credibility when they meet at Emirates Stadium on Wednesday.

While Arsenal ceded first place to Chelsea after being blown away 5-1 at Liverpool on Saturday, United could only record a 2-2 draw at home to Fulham, which started the game dead last in the standings.

Arsenal's capitulation ended a run of 10 games without defeat in all competitions, but manager Arsene Wenger can at least console himself that it left his side only a point from the top.