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Kroos, Muller and Mandzukic got the goals and, although Podolski gave the Gunners hope, they couldn't find a second goal when they were on top. Thanks for following our live text commentary, now stay online for the post-match show.
Full Time It's all over at the Emirates. Arsenal have it all to do to reach the last eight of the Champions League after struggling to contain an exceptional Bayern side
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MULLER WITH THE CROSS: Good ball from Robben to find the Germany international and his cross is cleared
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HERE COMES ROBBEN: Pace, trickery, and then a pantomime villain dive which doesn't earn him a free-kick. Bayern do have a corner though
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WE'RE INTO STOPPAGE TIME: And it looks like ending 3-1. Can Arsenal still qualify? Tell us what you think during our post-match show with Dan and Stephen
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CAZORLA TAKES IT: He fizzes the ball into the danger area but it's blocked. The rebound falls to Sagna... and his left-foot shot flies well over. That's the cue for hundreds of fans to flip up their seats and head for the exits
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Yellow Card Lahm is the latest man to see yellow for a foul on Vermaelen. Arsenal have a free-kick on the left-hand side, just outside the box
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#AFCvBAY: That's the hashtag to use if you're on Twitter. Have your say - we'll publish a selection of your comments on this page
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VERMAELEN SWINGS IN A CROSS: And Neuer can deal with those all day long. Arsenal are probing with Rosicky and Cazorla linking up, but nothing is happening for them right now
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IT'S QUIET HERE NOW: Arsenal's fans started to believe when it was 2-1 and their team was pushing for an equaliser. But that incredibly scrappy finish from Mandzukic has silenced much of the home support
Top Comments:
@LongJohn_Smith on Twitter says:
Even if we don't succeed tonight, we still have a second chance at the away game, as long as the team believe and keep up hope #AFCvBAY
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ROBBEN SHOOTS: And that's blocked. But the Dutchman is such a threat when he cuts in from the right onto his favoured left foot. If Arsenal aren't careful it could be four
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GOMEZ ON THE REBOUND: Szczesny pushes out a deflected long-range effort and the sub is first to the loose ball, but his first-time shot is over the top
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WILSHERE CHANCE: Good run from Jack, who receives an return pass from Rosicky and shoots left-footed. That's also straight at Neuer and Bayern keep their two-goal lead
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Substitution Bayern make their final change. It's Gomez on for Mandzukic
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FINE MARGINS: Giroud's well-hit effort hits Neuer at one end, Mandzukic's half-hit effort loops up and in at the other end
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GOAL! - Mario Mandzukic 1 : 3 And that could be curtains for Arsenal. Robben picks out Lahm's run, he crosses low and Mandzukic and Sagna get there at the same time. The ball loops up and drops agonisingly over Szczesny
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MANDZUKIC GOES DOWN: He goes down very easily, it has to be said. The ref gives the foul, Wenger is incensed and time ticks by
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LAST 15 MINUTES: Arsenal have dug themselves out of a hole. What a lift it would be to go to Munich with the aggregate score level.
Top Comments:
@Chris_Alfaro26 on Twitter says:
Absolutely beautiful move from the subs and Walcott. So unlucky for Giroud #AFCvBAY
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Substitution Bayern make their second change. Gustavo replaces Kroos
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GIROUD!: Oh, how unlucky can you be? Wonderful pass from Rosicky to Walcott, great touch from Theo and a cross that Giroud meets on the volley - but it hits Neuer. He knew so little about that
Top Comments:
Stephen Hughes on Arsenal Player says:
"Giroud attacks the ball, hit it with his weaker foot and it just hit Neuer. What an opportunity that is"
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Substitution Off comes the goalscorer, Podolski, and on comes Giroud
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Substitution Rosicky replaces Ramsey and another change is coming up too
Top Comments:
Stephen Hughes on Arsenal Player says:
"Ramsey's got through a lot of work tonight, but Rosicky's got a real bit of spark about him"
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#AFCvBAY: That's the hashtag to use if you're on Twitter. Have your say - we'll publish a selection of your comments on this page
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JACK IN THE BOX: He gets a lucky bounce and takes it past his man, but the touch is too heavy and Neuer can claim. Unlucky - Jack has been excellent again tonight
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HERE COMES BASTIAN: And it's over the bar. Lots of pace, not enough dip. Meanwhile, Giroud is getting ready to come on
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Yellow Card ANOTHER BOOKING! This time it's Ramsey for a foul on Muller. It's about 30 yards from goal, Schweinsteiger to take
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Yellow Card Poldi is the next man booked. That was a clumsy lunge and a clear yellow card. Six players now booked
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LOVELY PLAY: Bayern counter-attack and the interplay is superb... but Robben's run is not picked out and he is offside when the ball arrives
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TIME FOR A CHANGE?: Giroud, Diaby and Rosicky are still warming up
Top Comments:
@andyoki_ on Twitter says:
I love how Santi Cazorla plays the game of football, never gives up. That's @Arsenal for you! #AFCvBAY
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Substitution Bayern make their first change. Off comes Ribery and on comes Robben, another fleet-footed winger to test Sagna
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SZCZESNY SAVES: Kroos really got hold of that one and Wojciech had to make sure with his fingertips. In comes the corner and Ribery heads over with Szczesny stranded
Top Comments:
@crozay85 on Twitter says:
Arsenal are finally gaining momentum,they can surely save this match if this continues,if not win it #AFCvBAY
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RAMSEY PENALISED: That's a foul on Ribery in a dangerous area, just outside the corner of Arsenal's box on the left-hand side
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THIS IS SO MUCH BETTER: Arsenal are on the front foot but Bayern are a clear threat on the break. Wilshere goes down but that's not a foul. Jack has a knock though
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Yellow Card Thomas Muller gets a yellow card - that's the fifth booking tonight. Are Bayern rattled?
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RENEWED HOPE: Arsenal's fans are on their feet, confidence is back on the pitch. Come on you Gunners!
Top Comments:
Dan Roebuck on Arsenal Player says:
"That was the first goal Bayern have conceded in over 10 hours of football"
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WAS THAT REALLY A CORNER?: Santi Cazorla's shot seemed to bounce off Podolski and go behind - it's a lucky break for Arsenal. And how we needed it
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GOAL! - Lukas Podolski 1 : 2 Arsenal are back in business. Wilshere curls in the corner, it misses Koscielny but Podolski is in the right place to head past a stranded Neuer!
Top Comments:
@sudhirkapoor82 on Twitter says:
Gooooaaaalllll Come on #Arsenal #AFCvBAY
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BAYERN PRESSING: This is a lesson in working together as the visitors close down Arsenal and deny them space. Really impressive - you can see why they are so highly-rated
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UNLUCKY JACK: Wilshere is on the stretch and this time can't beat his man. Bayern counter-attack and you could see them scoring another one as Arsenal commit men forward
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SAME AGAIN...: The captain stops another promising Bayern attack and Arsenal break clear. Wilshere is getting forward in support of Walcott but it would be a huge surprise if Giroud doesn't come on soon
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VERMAELEN STEPS IN: Intricate play from Bayern and Kroos almost finds Muller in the box, but the Arsenal captain gets there first and nudges the ball away from danger
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GO ON POLDI!: That's a cracking challenge on Lahm and Arsenal have the throw. More of the same, please
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NA NA NA NAAA, GIROUD: Olivier is warming up, as are Abou Diaby and Tomas Rosicky. Lots of options for Wenger and he might have to go for broke earlier than planned
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EARLY CORNER: And it goes Bayern's way thanks to the impressive Mandzukic's persistence. Arsenal head clear and Kroos' second delivery comes to nothing
Top Comments:
@DannyKaos on Twitter says:
Wilshere.... Different gravy!!! #AFCvBAY
Kick Off WE'RE BACK UNDERWAY: Arsenal are attacking the North Bank goal in the second half
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PRESS LOUNGE REACTION: The view among the journalists here is that Bayern are simply too good for Arsenal. Can Wenger's side prove them wrong? Tell us what you think: #AFCvBAY
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STAY ONLINE: We've got a half-time feature for you so don't go anywhere. I'll be back with second-half text commentary after a nice warm cuppa
Half Time THAT'S ALL FOR NOW: Arsenal have the proverbial mountain to climb after conceding two first-half goals to Bayern here at the Emirates. Kroos and Muller scored them while the home side have yet to test Neuer
Top Comments:
Stephen Hughes on Arsenal Player says:
"Bayern were excellent in that first half. They've moved the ball well and as soon as they scored, you could see the confidence rise in their team"
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MANDZUKIC!: Oh my word, that could so easily have been three. Free header for the Croatian after a peach of a cross from Muller, but he directs it inches wide. Arsenal are being undone on their left flank
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WILSHERE GOES DOWN: Is that a free-kick? No, says the ref. Hmmm. Looks like Wilshere was clipped, although he didn't complain that much
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WHAT WOULD YOU CHANGE?: Who would you bring on? Would you switch the formation? Are Bayern just too good? Join the conversation on Twitter using this hashtag: #AFCvBAY
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BETTER FROM ARSENAL: Tenacity from Cazorla and Arteta gives Sagna a chance to cross but that is too high for Walcott and doesn't drop to a red shirt. We need a stroke of luck here
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SAGNA PENALISED: And Bac is furious about that. He wins a header inside the Bayern box that wouldn't raise an eyebrow in the Premier League but the ref says that's a foul
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RAMSEY DOES WELL: He's arguably been Arsenal's best player and gets down the left, but there's not sufficient support and he is forced to go back to Vermaelen
Top Comments:
@DizzyForMayor on Twitter says:
Let's hope Wenger can fix us up at halftime! #AFCvBAY game isn't over until the final whistle!
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DANTE SLIPS: And that lets in Sagna, who finds Walcott in the area. He cuts back onto his left but can't get a shot away. Arteta now, he jinks past one challenge but Bayern can smuggle that away too
Top Comments:
Stephen Hughes on Arsenal Player says:
"That was half a chance for Walcott. Bayern got a lot of bodies back quickly to snuff out the chance"
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Yellow Card That's the biggest roar of the night from the home fans as Schweinsteiger goes in the book. The Arsenal supporters feel that's been a long time coming
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MERTESACKER!: The ball drops for Per and he makes a decent contact but the shot is blocked. That's more like it though
Top Comments:
@AaronDosa on Twitter says:
Arsenal just need a goal. When the momentum shifts our way. We are unplayable #AFCvBAY
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FOUL ON WALCOTT: That was a high boot from Dante but the ref gives nothing more than a free-kick. Wilshere will take it
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CAZORLA ON THE BALL: He looks for Podolski in the box but Lahm can hack that one away
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ARSENAL POSSESSION: They are trying to get a foothold in the match but finding a route through this well-drilled Bayern rearguard looks beyond them at the moment
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GOOD CHALLENGE: It's Koscielny again, he's made a few of those now. Well-timed and it stops another good raid from Mandzukic down the right flank
Top Comments:
Stephen Hughes on Arsenal Player says:
"That was better by Arsenal. They kept the ball for a decent period of time. I think they need a couple more options going forward though"
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NEUER GETS A TOUCH: But it's an easy one as he comes to claim a loose ball in the box. Arsenal haven't tested the Germany No 1 yet
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BAYERN FANS JUMPING: They are having a whale of a time in the Clock End. The home fans are suddenly very quiet. Back on the pitch the pace has slowed with Bayern still in control
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NEXT GOAL PLEASE: Arsenal so need to score it to keep this tie alive. They started brightly but, like against Man United in the semi-final the other year, two early goals have knocked the stuffing out of them
Top Comments:
Stephen Hughes on Arsenal Player says:
"Arsenal need to get Jack Wilshere on the ball"
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Yellow Card ARTETA IN TROUBLE: He goes in the book for a rash tackle on Mandzukic
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FRUSTRATION: On and off the pitch, tempers are flaring. Bayern are picking up most decisions but then again they've had most of the ball
Top Comments:
@TParker1296 on Twitter says:
It's still early into the game, plenty of time for us to come back!! #AFCvBAY #COYG
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Yellow Card BOOKING: Sagna gets a card for what looked like a fair sliding challenge. Arsenal's frustration continues
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GOAL! - Thomas Muller 0 : 2 It goes from bad to worse. In comes the corner, Van Buyten's header is parried by Szczesny but straight to Muller, who pokes the loose ball into the roof of the net
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THAT RIGHT FLANK: It's causing endless problems for Arsenal with Lahm supporting Muller. Once again the home side are rescued by last-ditch defending, this time from Koscielny
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ANOTHER BAYERN CORNER: They are on top at the moment, but that one is headed away and the second attempt to threaten Szczesny's goal floats out of play
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COUNTER-ATTACK: Breaking at pace has so far been Arsenal's only realistic policy but that says more about Bayern's control than anything else. The fans are getting angry - lots of cheap free-kicks are going the way of the visitors
Top Comments:
@tansie_bott on Twitter says:
#AFCvBAY Walcott looking lively tonight and I'm sure he'll be on the scoresheet, let's go the Gunners !
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IT'S SCHWEINSTEIGER: And it's wide. Relief all around the Emirates, bar that corner of Bayern fans
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Yellow Card The Arsenal captain is booked for the challenge that led to the free-kick
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FREE-KICK BAYERN: And Schweinsteiger likes the look of this one after the ref brought back play to the edge of the Arsenal box
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TACTICS: Ramsey is sitting centrally and relatively deep to help Arteta while Wilshere has more license to spring forward. But it's some job keeping Kroos and company quiet with Javi Martinez a protective shield in front of Bayern's back four
Top Comments:
@oj84_ on Twitter says:
Never underestimate The Arsenal! It's not over till its over. #COYG #AFCvBAY
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WALCOTT BREAKS: Theo's pace is a real outlet for Arsenal and he gets away from a number of challenges, but there's not much support yet... here's Sagna, but Bayern have men back now and they can clear
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BAYERN PRESSURE: These are dangerous times for Arsenal as crosses come flying in from both flanks. That's a great header from Mertesacker to clear the danger
Top Comments:
Stephen Hughes on Arsenal Player says:
"You can tell there are some nerves in the team. A lot of the players need to settle down"
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KEEP-BALL: That's Bayern's policy now, protecting their lead with a spell of possession. Here's Kroos and he's caught by Arteta and then Mertesacker. Free-kick to the visitors
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ARSENAL DESERVE BETTER: Wenger's side have started well but that's ruthless from Bayern, taking their first chance with aplomb
Top Comments:
Dan Roebuck on Arsenal Player says:
"Arsenal need to respond and respond quickly"
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GOAL! - Toni Kroos 0 : 1 Oh no, Bayern have the lead. Muller made the goal with a cross from the right flank which found its way to the edge of the box where Kroos was there to strike first time past Szczesny
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END-TO-END STUFF: No sooner do Arsenal have a corner than Bayern are breaking at speed. This time a low cross comes in but Szczesny, wearing yellow tonight, dives to claim that
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WALCOTT TAKES IT: But that's overhit and the ball runs out of play on the opposite side
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CORNER TO BAYERN: Ramsey gets up well to head clear at the near post and Wilshere leads the break. Walcott goes down the right and his cross is flicked behind for an Arsenal corner
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POSITIVE START: Arsenal are pressing well and look assertive in possession. But here come Bayern and Mandzukic's shot is deflected behind for a corner
Top Comments:
@jodie_shannon on Twitter says:
Arsenal fans have to be some of the best in the world, just hear them singing! MON THE GUNNERS! #AFCvBAY
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CAZORLA ON THE RIGHT: He gets away and has men in the box. Santi tries to find Walcott but Schweinsteiger gets back and the ball flicks off him and rolls to Neuer
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WHAT AN ATMOSPHERE: The Arsenal fans are getting right behind their team. 'Red army! Red army! Red army!'
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WELL IN PER!: Mertesacker begins his night with a crunching challenge. That's set the tone nicely. And the Arsenal have a free-kick just inside Bayern's half
Top Comments:
Stephen Hughes on Arsenal Player says:
"There's a real good tempo to the game. The atmosphere is incredible with both sets of fans roaring their team on"
Kick Off OFF WE GO: Arsenal will attack the Clock End goal in the first half
COME ON ARSENAL!: A flare is thrown in the away end, the smoke forms a light cloud over one end of pitch and Arsenal will get us underway
BIG NIGHT FOR POLDI: Lukas is up against his former club and is one of two Germany internationals in the Arsenal line-up, alongside Per Mertesacker. Poldi gets a big welcome from his old team-mates
HERE THEY COME: Vermaelen leads out the Arsenal, Lahm leads out Bayern. The Champions League music plays... it's another special European night at the Emirates
Top Comments:
@MrNigelMitchell on Twitter says:
Time for the biggest performance of the season so far! Come on you Gunners! #AFCvBAY
IT'S NEARLY TIME: The players are back in the dressing room and an army of photographers are now poised either side of the tunnel, awaiting their return. The Emirates is filling up and the atmosphere is building...
BOULD INVOLVED: Assistant manager Steve is barking out instructions while the players complete one- and two-touch exercises. There's the captain, Thomas Vermaelen, who starts at left back tonight
WARMING UP: Both sets of players are down on the pitch in front of me going through stretches and basic ball work. Wojciech Szczesny is claiming crosses fired in by Vito Mannone
Top Comments:
@kts_gunner on Twitter says:
If I'm nervous from across the pond imagine what they're feeling right now! Good luck Arsenal! #AFCvBAY
TRAVELLING FANS: The Bayern supporters have been milling around the stadium for much of today and they are packed into their corner of the ground. Lots of scarves, lots of badges sewn into denim, and lots of expectation
TEAM NEWS: What do you make of that then? Giroud on the bench, Ramsey brought in to bolster the midfield and Walcott through the centre. Have your say on Twitter: #AFCvBAY
SUBS: Mannone, Jenkinson, Diaby, Rosicky, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Coquelin, Giroud
ARSENAL TEAM: Szczesny, Sagna, Mertesacker, Koscielny, Vermaelen, Arteta, Wilshere, Ramsey, Santi Cazorla, Podolski, Walcott
And here comes the team news...
And remember you can get in touch throughout the show via www.arsenal.com/studio. Or use the hashtag #AFCvBAY to join the conversation on Twitter - we'll publish some of your comments right here
Top Comments:
@stephenrowe_ on Twitter says:
This is not going to be an easy match. I think we can do it though. Mental strength a must. #AFCVBAY
Our guest tweeter for the game is Avenell Dave of Arsenal blog @ArsenalAddict. His thoughts will be relayed to the right of this page
Our coverage starts at 7.15pm (UK time) with your host Dan Roebuck and former Gunner Stephen Hughes in the studio. Live audio commentary follows from 7.45pm with a post-match debate to follow. Stay close to this page to take part in that later on
LATEST ODDS: The bookies have Bayern as evens favourites with Arsenal as long as 3/1 to win tonight's first leg. The consensus in and around the Emirates is clear: stay in the tie tonight and, if at all possible, get that potentially-decisive clean sheet
BAYERN THREAT: It won't be easy. Last year's beaten finalists are determined to go one better and they are 15 points clear at the top of an ever-improving Bundesliga. Here's one of many daunting stats: Bayern have conceded one goal in 11 Bundesliga away games this season, scoring 27 in the process
European ties don't come much harder but Arsenal have beaten Barcelona at the Emirates in recent memory and they've claimed many more prized scalps under Arsene Wenger. Will Bayern go the same way?
Top Comments:
@Gooners247 on Twitter says:
You cannot beat the Emirates Stadium on a Champions League night. #AFCvBAY
This is it folks. Time to deliver. It's Arsenal v Bayern Munich, it's the Champions League, and it's about to unfold right here on Arsenal Player
Arsenal
01 SZCZESNY, Wojciech
03 SAGNA, Bacary
04 MERTESACKER, Per
06 KOSCIELNY, Laurent
05 VERMAELEN, Thomas
19 CAZORLA, Santi
16 RAMSEY, Aaron
07 ROSICKY, Tomas (71)
10 WILSHERE, Jack
08 ARTETA, Mikel
14 WALCOTT, Theo
09 PODOLSKI, Lukas
12 GIROUD, Olivier (71)
24 MANNONE, VITO
25 JENKINSON, CARL
02 DIABY, ABOU
07 ROSICKY, TOMAS
15 OXLADE-CHAMBERLAIN, ALEX
22 COQUELIN, FRANCIS
12 GIROUD, OLIVIER
Bayern Munich
01 NEUER, Manuel
21 LAHM, Philip
05 VAN BUYTEN, Daniel
04 DANTE, Bonfim
07 RIBERY, Franck
10 ROBBEN, Arjen (63)
39 KROOS, Toni
30 GUSTAVO, Luiz (74)
25 MULLER, Thomas
31 SCHWEINSTEIGER, Bastian
08 JAVI MARTINEZ, Aguinaga
27 ALABA, David
09 MANDZUKIC, Mario
33 GOMEZ, Mario (79)
22 STARKE, TOM
13 RAFINHA, MARCIO
30 GUSTAVO, LUIZ
11 SHAQIRI, XHERDAN
44 TYMOSCHUK, ANATOLIY
33 GOMEZ, MARIO
10 ROBBEN, ARJEN
Top Comments:
@dapsy82 on Twitter says:
Little Spaniard show me some spanish magic #AFCvBAY