Whilst drawing Monaco is a far better prospect then the likes of Bayern, Real or Barcelona, they are still no push overs. They've conceded just the 1 goal in the CL group stages, they have a mean looking defence. Luckily for us that tough look doesn't quite translate to them scoring many goals, but we still shouldn't underestimate them in that department, Berbatov could come back to haunt us (sarcasm).
People have gone on about how it doesn't matter who we face in the first knockout stage because eventually you will have to face the best… but getting through a round can act as a catalyst and boost a player's morale. If we can get through to the Semi's of CL, retain the FA cup and come 3rd in the PL – I'd consider that an improvement. Borussia on the other hand got Juventus… maybe it was just as well we came second.