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
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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.
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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