From the Emirates, Metro’s Ben Fleming breaks down the winners and losers from Arsenal’s statement victory over Bayern.
Jurrien Timber excels again
Gary Neville recently lauded Timber as among the finest full-backs on the planet, and it’s easy to see why. Got Arsenal’s opener and was superb in all points of the sport, it’s no coincidence that Michael Olise’s assist for the opening goal got here after he drifted over he opposite flank.
Bukayo Saka singled out
The Arsenal forward provided the assist for Timber’s opener, but in open play, found himself man-marked to inside an inch of his life by several Bayern players. A mirrored image of his talent, little doubt, but an issue he could have to learn to cope with on a greater than regular basis.
Tricky night for Myles Lewis-Skelly
Lewis-Skelly might want to do excess of this if he’s to force his way back ahead of Riccardo Calafiori at left-back. The 19-year-old struggled against Olise when he moved to the left flank and accomplished just seven of his 12 passes before making way within the 68th minute.
Arsenal match rankings: Raya 7, Timber 9, Saliba 7, Mosquera 7, Lewis-Skelly 6, Rice 8, Zubimendi 7, Eze 6, Saka 7, Trossard 6, Merino 7. Subs: Martinelli 7, Calafiori 7, White N/A, Odegaard N/A.
Lennart Karl, remember the name
Harry Kane had talked up the skills of 17-year-old Karl pre-match, and the German actually delivered on the hype. Deployed within the No10 role, the teenager was a hive of energy and rounded off an outstanding Bayern move for his or her first goal.
Harry Kane quiet on Emirates return
Kane won’t be the last striker to enjoy a quiet night up against this Arsenal backline. At times, the England captain was most involved when he was forced to trace back well into his side’s half to stop Saka getting on the ball.
A reminder that Arsenal are still yet to concede at home within the group/league phase of the Champions League since returning under Arteta within the 2023–24 season.
Bayern Munich match rankings: Neuer 5, Laimer 6, Tah 6, Upamecano 5, Stanisic 6, Kimmich 6, Pavlovic 6, Olise 7, Karl 7, Gnabry 5, Kane 5. Subs: Bischof 6, Jackson 5, Goretzka N/A, Guerreiro N/A, Kim N/A.