Manager Arsene Wenger says Arsenal will be full of self-belief for Wednesday's Champions League semi-final, first leg against Manchester United.
The Gunners extended their Premier League unbeaten run to 20 games with a 2-0 win over Middlesbrough on Sunday.
"We will go to United with belief and to enjoy it - and also to be faithful to the game we play," said Wenger.
"What is important on Wednesday night is that we are at our best. When we are at our best we can beat everybody."
Arsenal produced a classy performance at the Emirates to overpower relegation-threatened Middlesbrough, with captain Cesc Fabregas scoring both of their goals - his first since the start of October.
The Gunners' unbeaten league run stretches back to 30 November and has allowed them to regain the initiative in the chase for the fourth Champions League qualifying spot.
"The first target was to win the game and that is the very best preparation," stated Wenger.
In contrast, Manchester United's results have been less consistent of late, although they did come back from 2-0 down to beat Tottenham 5-2 at Old Trafford on Saturday.
However, Wenger is urging his players to concentrate on their own qualities and not to underestimate Sir Alex Ferguson's side.
"Let's focus on us to be at our best and not to speculate on any weakness of Manchester United because they have experience," he added.
Fabregas' return to fitness and form and also the return of goalkeeper Manuel Almunia after an ankle injury are major boosts for Arsenal ahead of the game at Old Trafford.
Leading scorer Robin van Persie remains sidelined with a groin problem and Russian playmaker Andrey Arshavin is cup-tied.
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