Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane insisted that he was “looking forward” to seeing Arsenal again in the Champions League despite being condemned to a two-year low at the Emirates Stadium in midweek.
The England captain has so often been a thorn in the side of the club which he represented at youth level. After being released aged eight for being “a bit chubby” and “not very athletic,” Kane has embarked upon a one-man revenge mission against the Gunners.
The all-time top scorer in north London derby history was intent on adding to his swollen tally of 15 goals against the Gunners in Wednesday’s league phase clash. Yet, the prematch barbs backfired as Bayern were beaten 3–1 while Kane failed to muster a single shot.
It was the first time in 22 appearances against Arsenal that Kane has ended an outing without an attempt on goal. Not since October 2023 has the 32-year-old gone through an entire Champions League match without shooting.
Declan Rice Sends Arsenal Warning
Top of the league(s).
For all of Bayern’s jibes, Declan Rice had a warning of his own for the Arsenal squad. The Gunners’ buccaneering midfielder demanded that his teammates don’t “get carried away” by their rampant start to the season.
“There is a long way to go,” Rice pointed out.
However, the England international did find time to savour a superb result. “Look at Bayern Munich this season, they have been the best team in Europe,” he gushed. “This was probably the toughest game tactically we have played this season. The way they work it is so, so good.
“We went man to man with them in the second half and I thought tonight we were outstanding. The manager is so happy. It was a special European night.”