Arsenal show why dem suppose dey regard as Champions League favourites after dem beat Bayern Munich 3-1 for Emirates Stadium on Tuesday night.
Lennart Karl cancel Jurrien Timber first goal make scores balance for halftime, but Noni Madueke and Gabriel Martinelli score for second half take secure massive three points for Mikel Arteta side.
Arsenal dey top Champions League table with 15 points from five league-phase matches, while Bayern don drop to third place, as Vincent Kompany men chop their first defeat for any competition this season.
TPB Verdict
E be like say na Karl night that time when the 17-year-old equalise for Bayern, as the young baller dey give Arsenal plenty wahala during Bayern strong spell.
Truth be say, nothing too separate the two teams for first half — both sides match each other toe-to-toe — but Arsenal increase tempo for second half come dominate and claim the statement victory.
This na statement performance from the Gunners, wey don already be the best team for Premier League this season, and now dem fit boldly dey among the top teams for the whole of Europe.
Bayern come Emirates with almost perfect record — Bundesliga giants never really slip this season — but dem never jam team wey sharp reach this Arsenal, especially for second half.
Even though na November, Arsenal dey look like the clear Champions League favourites.
Arsenal vs Bayern Munich Highlights
Jurrien Timber goal (22nd min, Arsenal 1-0 Bayern)
Arsenal take early lead for 22nd minute as Timber nod Bukayo Saka corner enter net.
Lennart Karl goal (32nd min, Arsenal 1-1 Bayern)
What a strike! Bayern equalise as Kimmich deliver sweet pass to Serge Gnabry, wey then lay am perfectly for center make 17-year-old Karl fire first-time shot enter net. The boy na real talent.
Noni Madueke goal (69th min, Arsenal 2-1 Bayern)
Arsenal regain lead as Madueke convert Riccardo Calafiori cross sharply enter net.
Gabriel Martinelli goal (76th min, Arsenal 3-1 Bayern)
Martinelli chop Neuer clean, race enter Bayern half with pace, round the keeper and pass ball enter empty net for the third goal.
Man of the Match – Declan Rice
Rice be absolute machine for midfield, especially for second half. The 26-year-old drive Arsenal forward repeatedly, show crazy work-rate and influence. Among many outstanding Arsenal players, him stand out pass.
Match Stats
Possession: Arsenal 40% – 60% Bayern Munich
Shots: Arsenal 12 – 8 Bayern Munich
Shots on target: Arsenal 8 – 2 Bayern Munich
Corners: Arsenal 6 – 1 Bayern Munich
Fouls: Arsenal 16 – 13 Bayern Munich
What Next?
Arsenal go shift focus back to Premier League as dem travel go Stamford Bridge this Sunday to face Chelsea. Arteta side dey top table, six points clear of Chelsea.
Bayern go continue Bundesliga action at home to St Pauli on Saturday afternoon, with Kompany team still top of the league, six points ahead of RB Leipzig.