Arsenal will be in a confident mood tonight as they welcome a bruised Bayern Munich
A matchup against Bayern Munich in the Champions League knockout stage with Harry Kane leading their attack might cause anxiety for Arsenal supporters, but the Gunners have already overcome numerous challenges this season and could secure a crucial victory
They've displayed their resilience by defeating Manchester City 1-0 in October, breaking a streak of 12 consecutive league losses against the champions. Additionally, their recent 0-0 draw against City ended the opposition's impressive 57-game scoring streak at home.
The triumph in the shootout against Porto was particularly uplifting for Arsenal, as they had previously faced repeated last-16 exits in the Champions League, including a painful 10-2 aggregate defeat to Bayern Munich in 2016-17.
In contrast, Arsenal have been solid defensively, conceding only two goals in their last eight league matches. They have also shown a tendency to start matches strongly, leading at halftime and fulltime in six of their last eight league fixtures. A similar assertive approach could unsettle the struggling Bayern side and put pressure on their departing coach, Thomas Tuchel.
Arsenal's proactive style has been evident in recent encounters with Liverpool, where they scored early goals and maintained a high tempo throughout the matches. Their aggressive approach has yielded positive results, as seen in their ten first-half goals in four Champions League home games.
In conclusion, while facing Bayern Munich and Harry Kane may seem daunting for Arsenal, their recent performances and the German side's struggles suggest that the Gunners have a genuine opportunity to secure a crucial victory in the Champions League knockout stage.
Prediction:Arsenal
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