Arsenal vs Bayern Munich: Champions League Preview

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Arsenal

• Unbeaten across all competitions
• 4–0–0 in the Champions League
• Coming off a 4–1 North London Derby win that keeps them top of the Premier League

Bayern Munich

• Also 4–0–0 in the Champions League
• Recently smashed Freiburg 6–2 and followed with a 2–1 win away at PSG

Head-to-Head Record

• 14 European meetings:
  • Arsenal wins: 4
  • Bayern wins: 7
  • Draws: 3

Injuries & Absences

Arsenal

• Out: Gabriel, Kai Havertz, Gabriel Jesus
• Doubts: Martin Ødegaard, Viktor Gyökeres

Bayern Munich

• Out: Jamal Musiala (ankle), Alphonso Davies (knee)
• Suspended: Luis Díaz (three-match ban)

Predicted Lineups

Arsenal (4-2-3-1)

Raya; Timber, Saliba, Hincapié, Calafiori; Zubimendi, Rice; Saka, Eze, Trossard; Merino

Bayern Munich (4-2-3-1)

Neuer; Laimer, Upamecano, Tah, Stanišić; Kimmich, Pavlović; Olise, Kane, Gnabry; Karl

What to Watch For

• Harry Kane vs Arsenal:
  Kane has scored 15 goals against the Gunners — the Emirates crowd knows the danger well.
• Eberechi Eze’s blistering form:
  Fresh off a hat-trick, he’s becoming a key creator and goalscoring threat in Arsenal’s midfield.
• Ødegaard’s possible return: If fit, he could shift Arsenal’s tempo and add crucial creativity between the lines.

Final Word

Two unbeaten sides, two elite attacking units, and the Emirates under the lights — everything hints at a high-intensity clash that could determine who finishes top of the group. Expect quality, tempo, and very fine margins.