Declan Rice took the captain’s armband after Bukayo Saka was substituted, charged down a loose ball and seconds later Arsenal were ahead through Noni Madueke in the 69th minute. Gabriel Martinelli then made it 3-1 seven minutes later, with Bayern Munich cut apart by a through ball and the substitute doing the rest.

Goals from Jurrien Timber, Noni Madueke and Garbriel Martinelli helped Arsenal sweep Bayern aside and end a run without defeat for the German side.

Arteta must’ve had a crystal ball with his substitutions in the 68th minute introducing Riccardo Calafiori for the struggling Lewis-Skelly. The Italian immediately delivered a cross on a platter for Noni Madueke to restore the Arsenal lead.

Martin Keown reserved special praise for Declan Rice following Arsenal’s 3-1 victory over Bayern Munich, applauding the midfielder on perhaps the ‘most complete performance’ of his career.

The man portrayed by many 18 months ago as a panic hire has flourished in the pressured, politicised environment of Germany's biggest club

Bayern Munich chief Max Eberl has been discussing Harry Kane’s future and does not seem concerned the striker could leave for Barcelona. The Catalan giants are believed to be keen on Kane, but Eberl is hoping that contract talks will bring agreement on a contract extension for the England captain.

Mikel Arteta has provided an injury update on Leandro Trossard after the forward was forced off in the first half of Arsenal ’s 3-1 win over Bayern Munich. Trossard went down towards the end of the first half and had to be replaced by Noni Madueke before the break.

EBERECHI EZE and Michael Olise will face each other for the first time as opponents when Bayern Munich travel to the Emirates on Wednesday night. But SunSport has been told how Olise