On Wednesday, Arsenal soared through yet another significant challenge, defeating the renowned German club Bayern Munich 3-1 at the Emirates Stadium. With this victory, the Gunners are now the only team to earn a perfect 15 points from 15 in the UEFA Champions League.
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The match was level at 1-1 at halftime, with Jurrien Timber scoring from a corner in the 22nd minute, only for 17-year-old Lennart Karl to respond for Bayern in the 32nd minute. Arsenal took control in the second half, with Riccardo Calafiori assisting Noni Madueke’s winning goal in the 69th minute, moments after being substituted in. Just eight minutes later, Gabriel Martinelli outmaneuvered Manuel Neuer near midfield and scored from the edge of the box into an empty net.
Arsenal, with 15 points, tops the Champions League standings and is on track for a top-eight finish and a bye in the first knockout round. Bayern sits in third with 12 points, suffering their first loss in Europe this season.
Live Updates: Arsenal vs Bayern Munich – by Andy Edwards
Final Score: Arsenal 3-1 Bayern Munich
Goals: Jurrien Timber (22′), Lennart Karl (32′), Noni Madueke (69′), Gabriel Martinelli (77′)
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GOAL! Arsenal 3-1 Bayern Munich: Martinelli scores into an empty net after rounding Neuer (77′)
GOAL! Arsenal 2-1 Bayern Munich: Calafiori’s cross sets up Madueke at the back post (69′)
GOAL! Arsenal 1-1 Bayern Munich: 17-year-old Lennart Karl equalizes (32′)
GOAL! Arsenal 1-0 Bayern Munich: Timber heads in from a corner (22′)
Arsenal Starting XI
Raya – Timber, Saliba, Mosquera, Lewis-Skelly – Zubimendi, Rice, Eze – Saka, Trossard, Merino
Bayern Munich Starting XI
Neuer – Stanisic, Upamecano, Tah, Laimer – Kimmich, Pavlovic, Olise – Karl, Gnabry, Kane
How to Watch Arsenal vs Bayern Munich Live
Kick-Off Time: 3 PM ET Wednesday (November 26)
Venue: Emirates Stadium, North London
TV/Streaming: Paramount+
Despite struggling with injuries, Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal continues to thrive, recently coming off a dominant 4-1 victory against Tottenham Hotspur in the north London derby, where Eberechi Eze netted a stunning hat trick. Although several players have just returned from injury, Arteta has been pleased with how well his squad has performed early in the season. With a commanding six-point lead over second-placed Chelsea in the Premier League, Arsenal is gearing up for a crucial match against their rivals this Sunday, but first, they will face off against Harry Kane…
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Kane has been in sensational form for Bayern Munich, helping the team remain unbeaten and achieve 17 wins from 18 matches across all competitions. He has scored 24 goals in 18 games for both club and country, including a strike in Bayern’s recent 6-2 victory against Freiburg. The former Spurs striker is eagerly anticipating this confrontation against Arsenal, his long-time rivals, and will be well-supported by Michael Olise and Serge Gnabry, both in excellent form.
Arsenal Team News
Piero Hincapie performed admirably as left-sided center-back against Spurs, stepping in for the injured Gabriel, who will be sidelined for several weeks. Arteta may consider rotating his squad with a significant matchup against Chelsea on Sunday. It’s possible that Myles Lewis-Skelly could start at left back, with Riccardo Calafiori moving to center back, while Ben White may take the right back spot. Noni Madueke, Christian Norgaard, Ethan Nwaneri, and Gabriel Martinelli could all see substantial playing time, but Martin Odegaard, who has returned to training, might not be risked. Viktor Gyokeres is also close to a return, as is Kai Havertz.
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Bayern Munich Team News
Luis Diaz, who has been outstanding since joining from Liverpool, will be suspended for this match due to a red card in the last game against PSG. Diaz scored twice in that game and has been instrumental in Bayern’s phenomenal start to the season. Bayern will be hoping that Serge Gnabry and Lennart Karl recover from injuries in time for this clash, while Michael Olise’s exceptional form has added to their potency in front of goal. Olise, who has nine goals and nine assists this season, will look forward to facing his former Crystal Palace teammate Eberechi Eze in the Champions League, and Chelsea loanee Nicolas Jackson could also feature as a threat off the bench.
Prediction for Arsenal vs Bayern Munich
This match is expected to be closely contested, but Bayern’s ability to rest various players during the weekend, combined with Arsenal’s focus on their upcoming trip to Chelsea, could give the German side a slight edge. Final Prediction: Arsenal 1-2 Bayern Munich.