Get ready for a Champions League showdown! Arsenal are set to clash with Bayern Munich at the Emirates Stadium this Wednesday in what promises to be a thrilling encounter. All eyes will be on former Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane, who returns to North London with a formidable goal-scoring record.
Mikel Arteta, however, insists that Arsenal doesn't fear Kane. He acknowledges Kane's incredible consistency and goal-scoring prowess but emphasizes that his team will be prepared to contain him. Kane boasts an impressive record against Arsenal, having scored 15 goals in 21 career appearances. His penalty in the Champions League quarter-final in 2024 marked his sixth goal in 10 games at the Emirates, making him the highest-scoring visiting player at the ground.
Arsenal's Unbeaten Run Faces a Stern Test
Arsenal have been in superb form, winning all four of their Champions League group stage matches without conceding a single goal. However, Bayern Munich, also with a perfect record and 14 goals scored, presents their toughest challenge yet.
Historically, Bayern have been a difficult opponent for Arsenal. In the 2016/17 season, they defeated Arsenal 10-2 on aggregate and knocked them out of the quarter-finals two years ago.
Combined XI: Arsenal & Bayern's Most Valuable Stars
Ahead of this highly anticipated clash, let's take a look at a combined XI featuring the most valuable players from both Arsenal and Bayern Munich:
- Goalkeeper: Manuel Neuer (Bayern Munich)
- Left-Back: Alphonso Davies (Bayern Munich)
- Centre-Back: William Saliba (Arsenal)
- Centre-Back: Matthijs de Ligt (Manchester United, formerly Bayern Munich)
- Right-Back: João Cancelo (Currently at Barcelona, formerly Bayern Munich)
- Central Midfielder: Declan Rice (Arsenal)
- Central Midfielder: Martin Ødegaard (Arsenal)
- Attacking Midfielder: Jamal Musiala (Bayern Munich)
- Right Winger: Bukayo Saka (Arsenal)
This promises to be a captivating match between two of Europe's most in-form teams. Can Arsenal maintain their unbeaten run, or will Harry Kane and Bayern Munich prove too strong?