Arsenal vs Bayern Munich: what time does it start and where can I watch it?

All eyes will be on the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday night

Monday 19 October 2015 15:39 BST

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It’s a big game for…

FRANCIS COQUELIN: The Frenchman was outstanding when he came into the team last season and was arguably exactly what Arsene Wenger needed in his starting XI – a bit of steel that the Gunners were previously lacking. But with Bayern – the kings of possession – Coquelin will be working overtime at the Emirates, so it’s crucial that he performs to be Arsenal’s best chance of winning the ball back.

Best stat…

11 – Bayern Munich have won all 11 of their matches since their Bundesliga campaign began – nine league fixtures and two Champions League games. They hit five against Hamburg, Wolfsburg and Borussia Dortmund in the league and against Dimano Zagreb in their last European outing.

Remember when…

In the Champions League round of 16 2012/13, Arsenal were faced with the daunting task of overcoming Bayern. After a disastrous 3-1 defeat at the Emirates in the first leg, the Gunners travelled to the Allianz Arena with little hope. But goals from Olivier Giroud and Laurent Koscielny so nearly pulled it back for Wenger’s team who ultimately fell just short.

Player to watch…

ROBERT LEWANDOWSKI: Everyone knows about the Pole’s current form – he’s got 15 goals in his last seven matches, meaning it was a great surprise to everyone when the striker didn’t notch in his side’s 1-0 win over Werder Bremen on Saturday. Despite suffering a knock in that game, he looks set to be fit and ready to line-up against the Gunners.

Watford vs Arsenal player ratings

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Heurelho Gomes - 7 out of 10

Nothing he could have done about any of the Arsenal goals, but did well to keep them out in a first half which included chances for Aaron Ramsey and Alexis Sanchez. 7

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Allan Nyom - 7 out of 10

Showed the combative side to his game as well as an eagerness to gallop down the wing and pose uneasy questions of the visitors’ defence.

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Sebastian Prödl - 6 out of 10

Struggled to deal with the likes of Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez and lost the ball all too often for the Hornets.

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Craig Cathcart - 7 out of 10

A valued member of Watford’s backline, the former Blackpool centre-back was unlucky to be a part of a defence which shipped quite so many goals.

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Nathan Ake - 5 out of 10

Let his naivety show on occasions and is perhaps to blame for the Gunners’ second goal of the night after bringing down Mesut Ozil.

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Etienne Capoue - 7 out of 10

Adds class to an otherwise workmanlike midfield at the heart of Watford’s side. Sprayed the ball around an expansive Vicarage Road pitch with style.

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Ben Watson - 7 out of 10

The midfield general, mixing things up and giving it to the more technical Etienne Capoue after winning it back for the hosts.

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Almen Abdi - 7 out of 10

Will be invaluable for Watford if they newly-promoted side are to prevent themselves from going straight back to the Championship.

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Troy Deeney - 7 out of 10

Still without a goal in the Premier League, the Watford captain gives so much more to the team. An irreplaceable figure.

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Ikechi Anya - 7 out of 10

Willing to chase back after galloping down the flanks, the Scotland international’s work-rate sums up the sort of attitude expected at Vicarage Road.

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Odion Ighalo - 6 out of 10

Somewhat off-colour after a marvellous start to the season.

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Petr Cech - 7 out of 10

Rarely called upon but, despite a shaky moment in the first half which could have seen him dismissed for handball, the former Chelsea man was reliable.

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Hector Bellerin - 7 out of 10

Unrelenting in his page and vigour, the young former Barcelona right-back is a breath of fresh air.

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Laurent Koscielny - 8 out of 10

Arsenal’s Mr Reliable at the back was again a force to be reckoned with for the Watford attackers.

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Per Mertesacker - 7 out of 10

Let his experience show when Watford were pushing for an opener in the first half, keeping things under his side’s control at all times.

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Nacho Monreal - 7 out of 10

A threat on the break and an increasingly trustworthy figure at the back, the Spaniard could become a favourite for Arsene Wenger.

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Santi Cazorla - 8 out of 10

While others may grab the headlines, the Gunners’ Spaniard midfield master was again in sparkling form for the visitors.

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Francis Coquelin - 7 out of 10

Did his job efficiently behind the likes of Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil, allowing them the time and comfort to press forward.

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Mesut Ozil - 8 out of 10

Often a source of debate, this was a decent outing from a controversial figure among Arsenal supporters. They would certainly miss him if he were to leave.

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Aaron Ramsey - 7 out of 10

After a mixed-bag of a first half, the Welshman got into his grove in the second and grabbed a deserved goal to cap off an effective evening.

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Alexis Sanchez - 8 out of 10

Fast becoming one of the contenders for player of the year – admittedly at an outrageously early stage – the Gunners playmaker was again the reason why the prevailed.

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Theo Walcott - 7 out of 10

Occasionally outnumbered in attack by those in yellow shirts, the England forward endured a slightly frustrating evening.

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Olivier Giroud - 7 out of 10

Came on and grabbed a goal almost immediately. His anonymity thereon in, however, proves why he is such a divisive figure.

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Past three-meetings…

Bayern Munich 1 (Schweinsteiger) Arsenal 1 (Podolski), Champions League, March 2014

Arsenal 0 Bayern Munich 2 (Kroos, Muller), Champions League, February 2014

Bayern Munich 0 Arsenal 2 (Giroud, Koscielny) Champions League, March 2013

Form guide…

ARSENAL: LWWLWW

BAYERN MUNICH: WWWWWW

Vital information…

KICK-OFF TIME: 7:45pm, Tuesday 20 October

TV: Live on BT Sport Europe from 7:30pm

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