Arsene Wenger maintains Arsenal will be over their FA Cup hangover when they take on AC Milan at the Emirates Stadium tomorrow night.

The Arsenal manager admitted the mood in the camp had been "quiet" earlier this week following their 4-0 thrashing in the FA Cup tie at Manchester United. But Wenger remains confident his young squad have both the temperament and talent to produce a result which to defend at the San Siro in a fortnight's time.

"We want to continue to be guided by the way we play football more than having a reaction," Wenger said. "Sometimes you forget how good you are when you have a big disappointment. Who wouldn't be hurt by a defeat like that? The players were hurt and disappointed as well.

"This is such a big game, such a massive task, that we can forget about Saturday. Everybody is up for this game and focused on the way we want to play. It is the ultimate test for us, because we are in the position of challengers tomorrow.

"Milan are the Champions League holders. They have quality and experience. We are a team who can challenge them and can beat them - but we all know we need to be at our best to beat them.

"What is important is that we play without the handbrake on and go into the match with desire. We have to play free of pressure and I believe we will do that. We can express our talents in a game of this magnitude. I believe we will do that."

Despite their comprehensive defeat at the hands of United, Arsenal remain in the driving seat in the race for the Barclays Premier League title, with a five point lead. Wenger believes the disappointing result could actually have a positive effect.

"Elimination on Saturday clarifies things very well," Wenger said. "The targets in front of us are massive, but they're in front of us. We are in a very good position. Now it's down to quality."