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Bayern Munich clash will reveal how far Arsenal have progressed in Europe

Arsenal face one of their toughest examinations of the season when they visit Bayern Munich on Wednesday, with their Champions League ambitions set for a significant test at the Allianz Arena. The Premier League champions have made an encouraging start…

By Babafemi Busari · Goonertalk

Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 5:15 AM

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Babafemi Busari argues Arsenal must sharpen their attack against Bayern Munich to prove their Champions League title ambitions.
Arsenal won their first two European matches without conceding but managed only one shot on target against Nottingham Forest.
Bayern Munich have scored 25 goals across their past six matches, led in attack by Harry Kane and Luis Diaz.

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Babafemi Busari argues that Arsenal must revitalize their attacking edge when they visit Bayern Munich in the Champions League on Wednesday. While Mikel Arteta's side secured back-to-back European victories over Napoli and Lille, Busari points out that recent domestic form, such as a narrow 1-0 win against Nottingham Forest featuring only one shot on target, raises concerns.

Vincent Kompany's Bayern side enters the fixture having scored 25 goals in their last six matches, including a 6-1 victory over RB Leipzig. While Bayern will be without the suspended Michael Olise, Arsenal must cope without injured defender William Saliba against attackers Harry Kane, Luis Diaz, and Serge Gnabry.

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