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Full Time FULL TIME: Bayern Munich 0-2 Arsenal - A superb effort from the Gunners but ultimately they have fallen short. But they have restored real pride with a performance of distinction in beating the Bundesliga leaders on their own patch
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THREE MINUTES OF INJURY TIME: The clock is ticking on, can Arsenal find a dramatic third to progress?
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Yellow Card KOSCIELNY IS BOOKED: There is a bit of a fracas after that goal and the French defender is booked
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GOAL! - Laurent Koscielny 0 : 2 GOAL FOR ARSENAL!: Koscielny heads in another for Arsenal, it's game on!
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Yellow Card CAZORLA BOOKED: The Arsenal midfielder trips Martinez and is booked
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Yellow Card MARTINEZ BOOKED: The Spain midfielder goes in heavily on Rosicky and is booked
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ANOTHER GOOD SAVE: Fabianski gets down well to deny Muller, who had twisted and turned in the box to create some space
Top Comments:
@YCS2311 on Twitter says:
Fabianski has been outstanding tonight. #BAYvAFC
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Substitution BAYERN CHANGE: Kroos is replaced buy Tymoshchuk
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Yellow Card MERTESACKER BOOKED: The German defender goes into the book, and it looks harsh
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SO CLOSE!: Lovely build-up play from Arsenal as Cazorla finds Gervinho in the box. the Ivorian takes a touch and pokes it past the keeper but it rolls wide
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CHANCE!: Jenkinson delivers one from the right Giroud takes a touch in the box and tries to find Rosicky but Dante gets a foot in to intercept
Top Comments:
Martin Hayes on Arsenal Player says:
"That was a real shame. He just lost his footing at the vital moment"
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#BAYvAFC: That's the hashtag to use if you want to have your say on Twitter. As ever we'll publish a selection of your comments right here
Top Comments:
@AliciaRoseNyman on Twitter says:
go on arsenal, 20 mins!! KEEP IT GOING #BAYvAFC
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Yellow Card GIROUD BOOKED: The Arsenal striker goes into the book for kicking the ball away
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Substitution BAYERN CHANGE: Gomez on for Mandzukic
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Substitution ARSENAL CHANGE: Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain on for Theo Walcott #BAYvAFC
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Substitution ARSENAL CHANGE: Gervinho replaces Ramsey #BAYvAFC
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GREAT SAVE LUKASZ: Muller flicks it through superbly to send Robben clean through on goal, but Fabianksi makes himself big and palms his shot away for a corner
Top Comments:
@vgitonga on Twitter says:
Jenkinson n fabianski have really stepped up tonight #COYG #BAYvAFC
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GUSTAVO GOES CLOSE: The hosts attack up the right and centre it for Gustavo, who takes a touch outside the box and curls one inches wide of the far post
Top Comments:
@Axfand1 on Arsenal Player says:
Arsenal come on... attack now #BAYvAFC
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Yellow Card ROSICKY IS BOOKED: The Czech midfielder goes in late on Robben and has his name taken
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CAZORLA HITS THE WALL: Arsenal have a free kick in a promising position, but Santi's effort hits the wall and it cleared
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MULLER TAKES AIM: The German international has been a growing force in the game and he cuts in from the right and hits a firm low shot that Fabianski holds comfortably
Top Comments:
Martin Hayes on Arsenal Player says:
"It's very tight and congested. You need somebody to get on the ball, look up and try to switch the play"
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Yellow Card LAHM IS BOOKED: The Bayern captain goes in late on Cazorla and follows Gibbs into the book
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GIROUD FIRES OVER: The French striker tries an ambitious effort from 25 yards as Arsenal break on the counter, but it's over the bar
Top Comments:
Martin Hayes on Arsenal Player says:
"That was good play and we were in a good area, but that was a really optimistic effort from Giroud"
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IT'S ALL BAYERN: The hosts have got the bit between their teeth and are laying siege to the Arsenal goal, with Robben letting fly once more from 20 yards but it is well over the bar
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KROOS GOES CLOSE: The midfielder takes aim from 20 yards and arrows a drive just over the bar. They're getting closer...
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ROBBEN FIRES WIDE: An Arsenal attack breaks down and Robben races on to the loose ball, bears down on goal and strikes it firmly but it flies just wide of the far post
Kick Off WE'RE BACK UNDERWAY: It's a massive second half ahead, come on Arsenal!
Top Comments:
@kosovagunners on Twitter says:
Jenkinson and Kos were very good. Cazorla and Arteta trying very hard.Ramsey covering every blade and Fab is quite commanding. #BAYvAFC
Half Time HALF TIME: Bayern Munich 0-1 Arsenal - A really encouraging half for Arsenal, who scored early and have defended well. It's a good base to start the second half from. The dream is still on...
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Yellow Card GIBBS BOOKED: Kieran slides in on Robben as he tries to break and goes into the book
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BUT HE'S UP AGAIN NOW: Olivier has had some treatment and returns gingerly to the pitch. Hopefully he can run it off
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GIROUD IS DOWN: The France striker is down after a strong challenge by Van Buyten and he looks in real pain. He is getting treatment now, but it doesn't look too good
Top Comments:
Martin Hayes on Arsenal Player says:
"Hopefully he can get up and run that off"
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PER SLIDES IN: Bayern again threaten and a loose ball nearly falls for Kroos in the box but Mertesacker, who has been immaculate, slides in to clear the danger
Top Comments:
@nelmes316 on Twitter says:
Great support from the #Arsenal away fans. Love it. #COYG #BAYvAFC
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WELL PLAYED GIBBS: He may be struggling slightly with an injury, but the left back does really well to rise and head a threatening free kick away from the dangerzone
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HALF A CHANCE: Arsenal break up the right through Walcott, who curls in a teasing low cross but Giroud just can't get on the end of it
Top Comments:
@henokmesay on Twitter says:
Walcott's crosses are looking dangerous #BAYvAFC
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MULLER FIRES WIDE: Mertesacker tries to clear but it hits Muller and the Germany forward leaps on the loose ball but fires into the side netting from close range. A let off there for Arsenal
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#BAYvAFC: That's the hashtag to use if you want to have your say on Twitter. As ever we'll publish a selection of your comments right here
Top Comments:
Martin Hayes on Arsenal Player says:
"This is a proper cup tie. Forget the aggregate score, this is two sides having a go at each other"
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WELL PLAYED CARL: Bayern break and Robben is one on one with Jenkinson, but he stays calms and nicks the ball off the feet of the former Chelsea man. Superb defending
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WELL HELD LUKASZ: Fabianski does well once more to come out and claim a threatening Lahm cross from the right that was heading towards the head of Gustavo. Moments later, Martinez curls one over from the edge of the box
Top Comments:
Martin Hayes on Arsenal Player says:
"Fabianski has been really good so far. He's had a chance to catch the ball unchallenged and that will help his confidence"
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KEEPING CALM: Lukasz Fabianski has dealt very calmly with everything thrown at him so far, and comfortably holds an Alaba cross from a dangerous position
Top Comments:
@ginnercbs2011 on Twitter says:
Come on arsenal 1 more before half time !! Game on #BAYvAFC
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THE NATIVES ARE GETTING RESTLESS: The Bayern fans are quick to show their fury as a 50/50 ball is given as a goal kick rather than a corner. Hopefully Arsenal can continue to get under their skin this evening
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ON THE COUNTER: An opportunity for a counter breaks down as Ramsey's pass just evades a rampaging Theo Walcott. You feel they will need to make the most of those chances if they are to pull off a big win
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ON THE BACK FOOT: As you would expect, Bayern are taking the game to Wenger's side now and pushing Arsenal back into their own half. They must try to soak up this pressure without conceding
Top Comments:
@_Matty_Ice66 on Twitter says:
I gotta good feeling about this game. #Arsenal #BAYvAFC
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GUSTAVO GOES CLOSE: A Bayern corner skids across the box and Gustavo runs on to it and blasts it just over the bar. A nervy moment there for the Gunners
Top Comments:
Martin Hayes on Arsenal Player says:
"At the moment, Bayern don't look invincible and Arsenal have to take confidence from this"
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BAYERN HAVE RESPONDED: The hosts were shocked by the early goal but are starting to grow into the game now, with Fabianski having to save from Kroos and Mertesacker cleaning up well
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IT'S A DREAM START: Arsene Wenger could not have hoped for a better start than that. Lovely build-up with Ramsey and Rosicky combining to release Walcott, who crossed for Giroud to convert from close range
Top Comments:
@EKobler24 on Twitter says:
Good start but we need 2 more. Let's go gooners! #BAYvAFC
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GOAL! - Olivier Giroud 0 : 1 GOAL FOR ARSENAL: Giroud opens the scoring for Arsenal after superb work by Ramsey and Walcott. What a start!
Top Comments:
Martin Hayes on Arsenal Player says:
"That's a perfect start. Now we only have to try and win 2-0 over the remaining 85 minutes"
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'WE'RE BY FAR THE GREATEST TEAM': The Arsenal traveling support are in fine voice and really making their presence felt
Kick Off AND WE'RE OFF: Arsenal, wearing their purple away shirts, get us going here in Germany
HERE WE GO: The teams are out, the handshakes are done and we are moments away. Come on Arsenal!
Top Comments:
@HUFC_AFC_ab7 on Twitter says:
Big performance! Still a chance! #BAYvAFC #MunichMiracle #COYG
WE'RE 10 MINUTES AWAY: Arsenal's date with destiny is fast approaching. After all the rumours, the boss has fielded a strong side and will be going all out for victory
BOBBY AND JENS ARE HERE: Messrs Pires and Lehmann are pitchside this evening, and the Frenchman and Santi Cazorla are just swapping a few words as the teams warm up
IT'S FILLING UP: The atmosphere is building here at the fantastic Allianz Arena, although the 'FC Bayern' rock tune blasting out over the loudspeakers is an, erm, acquired taste...
Top Comments:
@ChristineLalla on Twitter says:
Good to see Rosicky and Gibbs starting tonight & Arteta as captain is always good news - the man has backbone #BAYvAFC #COYG
WHAT DO YOU THINK: Let us know your thoughts on the team selection using the BAYvAFC hashtag
Top Comments:
@ConnorWant on Twitter says:
@Arsenal Good team selection, using the best available squad. Would like to see Ox-Chambo and Arshavin early second half #BAYvAFC
SUBS: Starke, Shaqiri, Rafinha, Pizarro, Contento, Gomez, Tymoshchuk
BAYERN TEAM: Neuer, Lahm, van Buyten, Dante, Alaba, Martinez, Gustavo, Müller, Kroos, Robben, Mandzukic
SUBS: Mannone, Diaby, Vermaelen, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Coquelin, Arshavin, Gervinho
ARSENAL TEAM: Fabianski, Jenkinson, Mertesacker, Koscielny, Gibbs, Arteta, Ramsey, Rosicky, Walcott, Giroud, Cazorla
Top Comments:
@getyourgunsup on Twitter says:
@Arsenal the line up is the strongest we've got available - nice to see we're going at it #BAYvAFC
TEAM NEWS COMING SHORTLY: There have been wild rumours doing the rounds today, but we should have official confirmation soon on who starts for the Gunners
E-MAIL OUR COMMENTATORS: Go to www.arsenal.com/studio to get in touch with Mike and Martin - they'll be fielding your comments throughout the game
HAVE YOUR SAY: Join the conversation throughout the game by using the Twitter hashtag #BAYvAFC and we will publish a selection of your comments right here
Top Comments:
@Butterfly__xx on Twitter says:
Glad to be watching #BayernMunich v #Arsenal with my family in London :) hoping for a good result! #COYG! #Goonerette #Gooners #BAYvAFC
Kick off is at 7.45pm today (UK time), with former Gunner Martin Hayes and Mike Sewell as your commentary team, but our Matchday Show gets underway 30 minutes earlier with Dan Roebuck and Adrian Clarke. Make sure you tune in for a pre-match interview with Arsene Wenger, highlights of the Tottenham match and all the latest team news ahead of tonight’s game
If Arsenal are to spring a surprise, they will have to do it with the injured Jack Wilshere, Bacary Sagna and Lukas Podolski, while Wojciech Szczesny has been rested. It is some task ahead of them
Top Comments:
@RaeesaKazi on Twitter says:
Come on Arsenal. Let's do this! #positivethinking #BAYvAFC
The hosts are formidable opponents, though. Not only did they win the first leg at Emirates Stadium 3-1, but they are the runaway Bundesliga leaders and one of the favourites for the Champions League
It has been described in various quarters as “mission impossible” - but Arsene Wenger insists he has full confidence in his side’s ability to spring a surprise tonight
Hello and welcome to Arsenal Player for live coverage of the second leg of the Gunners’ Champions League last-16 clash against Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich
01 NEUER, Manuel
21 LAHM, Philip
05 VAN BUYTEN, Daniel
04 DANTE, Bonfim
39 KROOS, Toni
44 TYMOSCHUK, Anatoliy (81)
25 MULLER, Thomas
30 GUSTAVO, Luiz
08 JAVI MARTINEZ, Aguinaga
27 ALABA, David
09 MANDZUKIC, Mario
33 GOMEZ, Mario (73)
10 ROBBEN, Arjen
22 STARKE, TOM
13 RAFINHA, MARCIO
26 CONTENTO, DIEGO
11 SHAQIRI, XHERDAN
44 TYMOSCHUK, ANATOLIY
14 PIZARRO, CLAUDIO
33 GOMEZ, MARIO
Arsenal
21 FABIANSKI, Lukasz
25 JENKINSON, Carl
04 MERTESACKER, Per
06 KOSCIELNY, Laurent
28 GIBBS, Kieran
14 WALCOTT, Theo
15 OXLADE-CHAMBERLAIN, Alex (72)
16 RAMSEY, Aaron
27 GERVINHO (72)
07 ROSICKY, Tomas
08 ARTETA, Mikel
19 CAZORLA, Santi
12 GIROUD, Olivier
24 MANNONE, VITO
05 VERMAELEN, THOMAS
02 DIABY, ABOU
15 OXLADE-CHAMBERLAIN, ALEX
22 COQUELIN, FRANCIS
23 ARSHAVIN, ANDREY
27 GERVINHO,
Top Comments:
@positivepeters on Twitter says:
Come on Gooners... We can do dis #AFC #BAYvAFC #UCL