You know the cliche “a person who needs no introduction?” Well, Bayern Munich at Arsenal FC is a UEFA Champions League match that needs no buildup. You have first place Bayern against 2nd place Arsenal, with both sides being as level as possible. Both teams have 12 points total, and a goal differential of +11. Arsenal have yet to conceded a goal so far in continental competition, while Bayern have yielded only three. The Bundesliga powerhouse have scored three more goals than the Gunners however, and thus, find themselves ahead on tie-breaker.
So this is as evenly-matched as it gets.
Arsenal FC vs Bayern Munich FYIs
Kickoff: Wed. Nov 26, 8pm, Emirates Stadium, London, UK
Competition: Champions League Matchday 5
Team News: Arsenal Bayern Munich
UCL Standings, Form: Arsenal 2nd, 12 pts, WWWW Bayern Munich 1st, 12 pts, WWWW
Like we said before, no more need for further hyping up, so let’s just get to the starting lineup predictions now!
Champions League Starting XI Predictions
Bayern Munich
Manuel Neuer; Konrad Laimer, Dayot Upamecano, Jonathan Tah, Rapahel Guerreiro; Aleksandar Pavlovic, Joshua Kimmich; Michael Olise, Lennart Karl, Serge Gnabry; Harry Kane
Arsenal FC
David Raya; Jurrien Timber, William Saliba, Piero Hincapie, Riccardo Calafiori; Eberechi Eze, Martin Zubimendi, Declan Rice; Bukayo Saka, Mikel Merino, Leandro Trossard
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