Arsenal extended their lead at the top of the Champions League table with an impressive 3-1 win against Bayern Munich, as Mikel Arteta’s side handed the German club their first loss in the competition this season.
A clash between two of the tournament’s form teams resulted in a tense first half, but it was the hosts who drew first blood in familiar fashion. Bukayo Saka whipped in a devilish corner, which was headed home by Jurrien Timber.
Bayern dominated possession in the first 45 minutes and put together a smooth passing move for their equaliser just 10 minutes later. Joshua Kimmich played a long ball over the top for Serge Gnabry, who pulled the ball back for 17-year-old Lennart Karl, with the young wonderkid giving David Raya no chance.
But it was a different story after half-time, as Arsenal controlled proceedings and put their opponents under consistent pressure. Mikel Merino and Cristhian Mosquera both had chances from set-pieces but couldn’t make them count, before Manuel Neuer was forced to make a superb stop to deny Declan Rice.
Pressure ultimately told for the Gunners, though, as substitute Riccardo Calafiori burst forward and put in a low cross for Noni Madueke. The England international made no mistake from close range, grabbing his first goal in the tournament.
Not long afterwards, Arsenal had their third. Eberechi Eze, spotting Gabriel Martinelli breaking forward at speed, lofted the ball forward. And the Brazilian beat the on-rushing Neuer to the punch, pushing the ball around the goalkeeper and knocking it into an empty net.
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Arsenal 3-1 Bayern Munich: Champions League Player Ratings and Match Highlights
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Arsenal extended their lead at the top of the Champions League table with an impressive 3-1 win against Bayern Munich, as Mikel Arteta’s side handed the German club their first loss in the competition this season.
A clash between two of the tournament’s form teams resulted in a tense first half, but it was the hosts who drew first blood in familiar fashion. Bukayo Saka whipped in a devilish corner, which was headed home by Jurrien Timber.
Bayern dominated possession in the first 45 minutes and put together a smooth passing move for their equaliser just 10 minutes later. Joshua Kimmich played a long ball over the top for Serge Gnabry, who pulled the ball back for 17-year-old Lennart Karl, with the young wonderkid giving David Raya no chance.
But it was a different story after half-time, as Arsenal controlled proceedings and put their opponents under consistent pressure. Mikel Merino and Cristhian Mosquera both had chances from set-pieces but couldn’t make them count, before Manuel Neuer was forced to make a superb stop to deny Declan Rice.
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Pressure ultimately told for the Gunners, though, as substitute Riccardo Calafiori burst forward and put in a low cross for Noni Madueke. The England international made no mistake from close range, grabbing his first goal in the tournament.
Not long afterwards, Arsenal had their third. Eberechi Eze, spotting Gabriel Martinelli breaking forward at speed, lofted the ball forward. And the Brazilian beat the on-rushing Neuer to the punch, pushing the ball around the goalkeeper and knocking it into an empty net.
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Arsenal Player Ratings
David Raya – 5
Didn’t really have much to do in the first half and not much he could have done about Bayern’s opening goal. Made a good stop to deny Karl after the interval.
Jurrien Timber – 8
Popped up with an unlikely goal in an unsurprising scenario for Arsenal. Kept danger down his flank to a minimum while posing plenty of questions of his own in attack.
William Saliba – 6
Not bad, not great from the Frenchman. Lucky that an attempted clearance just before half-time didn’t fall into Kane’s path, but was largely untroubled by Bayern’s attack.
Cristhian Mosquera – 4
Lost Karl for the opening goal as the young German burst beyond him. Came close to a goal at the other end after a Rice free-kick.
Myles Lewis-Skelly – 3
Lost the flight of the ball for Bayern’s goal and was then fortunate that Karl didn’t score after beating him for pace in the second half. Tonight perhaps highlighted why Riccardo Calafiori has been preferred so far this term.
Declan Rice – 9 (Man of the Match)
Pushed high to suffocate Bayern and put them under pressure with multiple surging runs. He was unfortunate not to score after driving into the box and his set-piece delivery caused all sorts of problems throughout the night.
Martin Zubimendi – 7
It was the Spaniard’s pressure which led to the corner which Arsenal scored from. Dominated midfield to keep Bayern quiet on the night.
Eberechi Eze – 7
Was unfortunate not to score in the first half, but his influence faded as the game wore on. Did manage to assist Martinelli for the final goal of the night, though.
Bukayo Saka – 8
Gave Konrad Laimer a torrid time and put a superb cross in for Timber’s opening goal. Effective from set-pieces, but should arguably have grabbed a goal after Rice saw a shot saved by Neuer.
Mikel Merino – 5
Largely anonymous in the first half and then wasted several chances in the second half. Had Viktor Gyokeres been playing, it might well have been a more glamorous scoreline for the hosts.
Leandro Trossard – 4
Had looked bright in the opening 38 minutes but was then withdrawn after he picked up an injury.
Substitutes
Noni Madueke – 7 – Looked really sharp after coming on. Ran at Bayern’s backline constantly and was rewarded with a goal which he could not miss.
Gabriel Martinelli – 7 – Came off the bench to grab the goal which sealed a victory for Arsenal. His only big contribution, but a telling one.
Riccardo Calafiori – 7 – Made an instant impact after coming on, teeing Madueke up for his first Champions League goal.
Martin Odegaard – 5 – Got some more minutes in the tank after returning from injury, but didn’t produce anything of note.
Ben White – 5 – Shored up the right flank and helped the hosts see out the game.