GOOD NEWS: TWO PLAYERS RETURN TO BAYERN BEFORE ARSENAL TEST
Bayern Munich receives a fitness boost as Joshua Kimmich and Serge Gnabry return to face Arsenal in a top-of-the-table UCL clash.
Bayern Munich got a fitness boost before today's Champions League game against Arsenal. This match pits two of Europe's hottest teams against each other. Arsenal has played well consistently in all competitions. Bayern is also doing great. Their recent win over PSG made people think they could win the Champions League. Neither team has lost in the competition and is at the top of the standings, so one team's perfect record will end.
Key players are back for Bayern
Both teams need their best players for this game, and Bayern got good news. Sky Germany says that Joshua Kimmich and Serge Gnabry are back in training. It looked like Gnabry would miss the Arsenal game, but he's recovered and will be available. Having both players is a big plus for Bayern because they bring experience, creativity, and scoring ability to a team that's already playing well in Europe. They give Bayern more choices and let them be more flexible with their tactics.
Arsenal gets ready for a tough challenge
While this is good news for Bayern, Arsenal will be ready for anything the German champions throw at them. Arsenal has looked good since the season started and knows what Kimmich and Gnabry can do. Their return makes the game even more important, meaning Mikel Arteta's team needs to be focused, disciplined, and have a good plan. Both teams are unbeaten, so this game will test their strength, depth, and how well they can handle pressure early in their European season.
HARRY KANE PLEDGES FUTURE: BAYERN IS MY ONLY DESTINATION
Harry Kane commits to Bayern Munich, open to a contract extension. The striker also calls the Premier League "less fun to watch."
Harry Kane mentioned on Tuesday that he's willing to extend his Bayern Munich contract and isn't looking to jump ship.
The former Tottenham striker's contract with the Bundesliga team runs out in the summer of 2027. Lately, there have been rumours linking him to Barcelona, plus the usual talk about a potential return to the Premier League.
Kane is back in London this week as Bayern faces Arsenal in a big Champions League match. Before the game, the England captain said he’s happy in Munich.
"Moving here was one of the best things I've ever done," said the 32-year-old, who left Spurs for Bayern in 2023.
Getting to play in a new league with a team like Bayern Munich, experiencing these European nights, and feeling the vibe in the German league has been great for my career, and it's helped me get better as a player.
I’m open to staying longer. The way things are going for us, and how we’re playing, I think we’re one of the best teams in Europe, for sure.
I don't see another team and think, 'I want to go there.' I'm really happy here. I have 18 months left on my contract, and I’m sure we’ll talk about it down the road.
Kane also said the Premier League isn't as fun to watch this season because there's too much focus on set pieces, which Arsenal is known for.
Watching the Premier League isn't quite as enjoyable as it used to be, to be honest, he added.
But that's just how football changes. Sometimes it goes this way, and that's what's happening this year. Arsenal has taken advantage of it, and they’re really good at set plays.
We looked at what they do well, what their threats are, and how we can stop them. The best way to stop them is not to give away set plays.
Kane also said that scoring against Arsenal is a bit more joyful than scoring against other clubs.
He has scored 15 goals in 21 games against the Gunners, including one for Bayern at the Emirates in the first leg of their quarter-final in 2024.
Maybe that's just how it is without me realising it. "When I was with Tottenham, it was always a big game," he said.
I have a lot of friends who are Arsenal fans and a lot who are Tottenham fans. There's a certain feeling around it.
With Bayern, it's a little different because we don't play them very often. We played them a few years ago in the quarterfinal, and that was a big win for us.
For me, it might bring a little extra joy, but the main thing is still winning the game.
UNBEATEN BAYERN: ARSENAL FACE VINCENT KOMPANY'S RAGING, GOAL-SCORING MACHINE
A Champions League summit meeting awaits as unbeaten Bayern Munich, under Vincent Kompany, travel to face Arsenal. Both teams are in top form, having won their first four UCL games and leading their domestic leagues.
Bayern Munich, now coached by Vincent Kompany, is getting ready to face Arsenal this week, and their recent performance shows they're prepared. Arsenal will host Bayern in the Champions League's fifth round, and it promises to be a big game. Both teams have been doing well, leading their leagues before this match-up. Many experts think both teams have a good chance to win the whole thing in June. Right now, they have the same number of points in the Champions League, since they've each won their first four games. But this Wednesday, one or both could lose points for the first time this season.
Bayern Sends a Clear Message
Bayern just sent a strong signal to Arsenal with their latest win in the Bundesliga. After beating Freiburg 6-2 on Saturday, they look ready for their trip to the Emirates. Even though they fell behind by two goals early in the game, Kompany's team came back strong, scoring six unanswered goals and taking an eight-point lead in the Bundesliga. A lot of different players scored, including Harry Kane and Michael Olise. Bayern Munich hasn't lost a game this season, and they've only tied one out of eighteen matches. They've scored sixty-four goals, so they'll be feeling good going into the Arsenal game.
Arsenal Still Has Reasons to Hope
Even so, the Arsenal game will probably be their hardest this season. Historically, Bayern has had the upper hand, but Arsenal is a different team now. Many people think Arsenal might even have a slight edge. The fact that Bayern let in two goals from corners should give Arsenal some hope before their game this week. Arsenal is one of the best teams in Europe's top leagues at attacking corners, and even without Gabriel, they're still dangerous on set pieces.
Arsenal will also be confident this Wednesday night, after a big 4-1 win over Spurs in the north London derby, with Eberechi Eze, who they signed this summer, scoring three goals.