As you all know by now, Arsenal absolutely demolished Slavia Prague on Tuesday. 7 goals, 6 of them were top, top quality, and the football, control and composure on displays were pure class. It was Arsenal's third 7-0 win in the last 4 years, and the Gunners' biggest win in Europe.

It was great to see this new, young team really explode, and stability has really been the key factor. They've all had about 2-3 years of playing together now, and there are options and fluidity in every position. Some of the goals were just stunning, particularly both of Cesc's. You can see all the goals here:

1-0 Cesc Fabregas
2-0 Hubacek o.g.
3-0 Theo Walcott
4-0 Aliaksandr Hleb
5-0 Theo Walcott
6-0 Cesc Fabregas
7-0 Nicklas Bendtner

Hleb was absolutely outstanding all game long, Walcott showed us what he's capable of, Adebayor was a bit useless, but worked hard as always, and everyone else was solid and strong. Eboue is still a bit uncomfortable/wasteful on the wing, but did fantastic well to set up the 7th goal, which Bendtner did showed great resolve to tuck away.

So it's quite a confidence boost ahead of Sunday's big matchup against Liverpool, who along with Arsenal are the only two undefeated teams in the Premiership. Although in many ways, because Slavia were such poor opposition, it wasn't the greatest preparation. Liverpool will be much, much tougher opposition, and will be looking to prove a point after losing to Besiktas yesterday in the Champions League. It's also reaching that stage of the season where they have dropped a lot of points, and they will need to start winning consistently now, especially against the big teams, since they have to claw back points to make up the difference.

Fernando Torres was missing against Besiktas, but will likely be back for Sunday, and no one can really predict what kind of tinkering Benitez will do with the rest of the side. Crouch scored a hattrick against Arsenal last year, so it's quite possible that he will partner Torres.

As for the Gunners, well Van Persie is still missing, and there are doubts over Eduardo. As good and exciting as Theo Walcott was against Slavia, the Liverpool defence are far, far superior, and 4-5-1 is probably the best way to go for this game - Adebayor up front on his own, with Hleb, Fabregas, and Rosicky/Eduardo supporting from deeper positions. Walcott would be a good substitute coming on against tired legs, especially against Sami Hyypia.

They key points will of course be the performances of Gallas and Toure, and how Liverpool deal with Cesc. The two centrehalves were absolutely hammered by Crouch last season, and they will need to do better this year. As for Cesc, well everything good runs through him (and Hleb of course, and Rosicky when he plays), but with options like Sissoko and Mascherano, Benitez will be looking to limit the amount of time and possession that he gets. This is where Flamini becomes important, because he battles and snaps into tackles, and gives Cesc fantastic support. I have a feeling we might see Diaby in there as well, giving an additional option in the centre.

This is the first real test for Arsenal, and they must get it right.

Well, what a bloody odd game... 6-3 at Anfield, who would have thunk it? That's Arsenal's third win against them this season, and they've won 3-0, 3-1 and 6-3 (12-4 in total!). I remember people saying early on how Liverpool were going to be the top challengers to Chelsea this season (I must admit I thought this too), but they have been quite miserable.

The much-maligned Alex Song was largely excellent scoring a (fluky) goal and pulling the strings in midfield.

Julio Baptista has said he wants to score goals, and well.. he did. 4 for the Beast today, including a peach of a free kick from Thierry Henry territory. He also missed a penalty.

And let's not forgoet Jeremie Aliadiadieriarediere, who scored the opener, and provided the assists for all of the Beast's goals from open play.

What a weird game. You rarely expect to go to Anfield and have an easy time of anything, but to go there under these circumstances and be 4-1 up at the half, it was quite unbelievable.

For starters, the Arse beat them 3-1 on Saturday in the FA Cup at Anfield, a result that was great enough in itself given what a fortress Anfield is, and how many troubles Arsenal have had there in recent years (2 losses in the two previous Benitez seasons, and just 2 wins in all Arsene Wenger's years at the club prior to that.. one coming in the 2001/02 double-winning season, and the other in 2003/04 unbeaten season). So you'd think firstly that the 'Pool would be out for revenge. To compound that, given their form in the league, the Carling Cup was now their only chance of domestic success, so one assumed that they would be going for the win. In fact, when this fixture was originally scheduled and then abandoned due to fog in December, Liverpool had name a full strength side, but yesterday they had a mismatch of players on there, with a lot of their stars rested. And lastly, treating the competition how he does - as experience for the kids, Arsene Wenger put out his usual Carling Cup reserve/youth side. So all-in-all, there really should have been no excuse not to win for Liverpool, but they were torn to shreds.

Arsenal were sensational going forward with their movement and quick passing, but Liverpool didn't help with shambolic teamwork. Just as he did for Rosicky's second goal on Saturday, Gerrard failed to make anything close to resembling a tackle on Julio Baptista for the Beast's hattrick goal. Stevie G did hit back with one of his stunning volleys (5-2), and then obviously over-the-hill Hyypia headed a 3rd from an excellent cross by the otherwise useless Palletta.

Tough stuff for the Kopites, especially with Mark Gonzalez getting injured after trying to tackle Theo Walcott early on, and then his replacement Luis Garcia damaging his anterior cruciate ligaments in a 50-50 challenge with Justin Hoyte. Poor Garcia is now out for the season, and Liverpool will definitely be looking for reinforcements in the transfer window.

For Arsenal, a great vindication of Arsene Wenger's youth policy. Apart from reserve goalkeeper Almunia who was 28 (and has been EXCELLENT in his three games against Liverpool this year, perhaps he'll play on Saturday?), no other outfield player was over 25. The team sheet read like this:

Hoyte(21) Toure(25) Djourou(19) Traore(17)

Walcott(17) Fabregas(19) Song(19) Denilson(18)

Baptista(25) Aliadiere(23)

That is pretty special I have to say, and then key thing is that 2 or 3 of these teenagers are already established first-teamers. I know it's a cliche, and that it keeps getting said, but just wait a few years... to have monstrously talented players playing together and getting top-level experience from such a young-age... only the best can come out of it. We just have to hope that we can keep the team together, stay injury free, and sign the right blend of experience and youth when we need to.

YouTube Highlights are below:
0-1: Jeremie Aliadiere
1-2: Julio Baptista
1-3: Alex Song
1-4: Julio Baptista
1-5: Julio Baptista
3-6: Julio Baptista

Have to say it again, Aliadiere really was tremendous yesterday, he looked sharp, strong and full of running and invention. This is his last chance at Arsenal, and hopefully he can take it.