Arsenal returns to Champions League action on Tuesday v Bayern Munich.
With Harry Kane returning to the Emirates Stadium, the excitement for a first-class encounter is in the air around north London.
In order to accomplish winning the match, the Gunners must take care of their home field advantage in order to make a significant step towards the semifinals.
Mikel Arteta and his squad will need a top level performance against one of Europe perennial elite clubs.
Arteta on Bayern,” They’re a tough team. I’m a big fan, a big admirer of Thomas [Tuchel], his teams, the way they settle and play, the way they transmit. I learn a lot about him and looking at Bayern and when you are analysing this league, you see why they are a top team. We have prepared very well, and we have to take our game where we want it, and if we do that, we have a chance to win.” [Courtesy of Arsenal.com]
Here’s my predicted line-up for the big match on Tuesday…
[4-3-3]
Martinelli, Havertz, Saka
Rice, Odegaard, Jorginho
Tomiyasu, Gabriel, Saliba, White
Raya
Predicted final score: ARSENAL 3 – Bayern Munich 2
COYG!
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Arsenal Women will host Manchester United at Emirates Stadium in a WSL clash on Saturday.
Mikel Arteta reports Ben White could be ready and available to play on Saturday at Brighton and Hove Albion.
Football London is reporting Arsenal is keen on a move for Bournemouth forward Eli Junior Kroupi.
Football Insider reports the Gunners will have no interest in selling Martin Zubimendi in January.
Mikel Arteta on signing a new contract, “We are all very much aligned. Whenever the time is right, we will get that done. There is nothing to be concerned about. We have the same ambition and the same will. Whenever we have the time, we will get that sorted.”
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