Mikel Arteta's Arsenal side comprehensively beat Bayern Munich, the current best team in Europe, to maintain their 100% record in the Champions League. The victory was a significant statement from the Gunners, who have been excellent this season, winning 16 of their last 17 matches across all competitions.
The win marked another milestone for Arteta's side, as they won their first five matches in the Champions League for the first time since the 2005-06 season. The team has also become the only side left with a 100% record in the Champions League this season, after ending a five-game winless run against Bayern.
Former Arsenal and England defender Matt Upson believes that the confidence is there for Arsenal, stating, "You can feel it simmering all the time." He added, "They might have patches in a game where they might not play that well, or they have games where they might not perform so well, but the foundation is built, so it doesn't drop below a certain level."
Upson also praised the bench options for Arsenal, stating, "Arsenal's bench delivers in all areas, in terms of freshness and quality." He believes that this depth of squad is key to maintaining high standards, as players are always pushing for a starting spot.
The victory has been hailed as a significant statement from Arsenal, who are now serious contenders for the Champions League title. Arteta's side will look to build on this momentum when they face Chelsea at Stamford Bridge next Sunday.
In another positive development for Arsenal, midfielder Declan Rice believes that the team is making progress towards winning a trophy for the first time since 2020. He stated, "Look at Bayern Munich this season, they have been the best team in Europe. This was probably the toughest game tactically we have played this season."
The win has also given Arsenal's bench players, such as Noni Madueke and Gabriel Martinelli, an opportunity to shine. Madueke scored his first goal for the club against Bayern, while Martinelli scored his fourth goal in as many games in the Champions League.
Overall, the victory over Bayern Munich has been a significant statement from Arsenal, who are now serious contenders for the Champions League title. With their bench options delivering in all areas, Arteta's side look set to make a strong push for the trophy.
The win marked another milestone for Arteta's side, as they won their first five matches in the Champions League for the first time since the 2005-06 season. The team has also become the only side left with a 100% record in the Champions League this season, after ending a five-game winless run against Bayern.
Former Arsenal and England defender Matt Upson believes that the confidence is there for Arsenal, stating, "You can feel it simmering all the time." He added, "They might have patches in a game where they might not play that well, or they have games where they might not perform so well, but the foundation is built, so it doesn't drop below a certain level."
Upson also praised the bench options for Arsenal, stating, "Arsenal's bench delivers in all areas, in terms of freshness and quality." He believes that this depth of squad is key to maintaining high standards, as players are always pushing for a starting spot.
The victory has been hailed as a significant statement from Arsenal, who are now serious contenders for the Champions League title. Arteta's side will look to build on this momentum when they face Chelsea at Stamford Bridge next Sunday.
In another positive development for Arsenal, midfielder Declan Rice believes that the team is making progress towards winning a trophy for the first time since 2020. He stated, "Look at Bayern Munich this season, they have been the best team in Europe. This was probably the toughest game tactically we have played this season."
The win has also given Arsenal's bench players, such as Noni Madueke and Gabriel Martinelli, an opportunity to shine. Madueke scored his first goal for the club against Bayern, while Martinelli scored his fourth goal in as many games in the Champions League.
Overall, the victory over Bayern Munich has been a significant statement from Arsenal, who are now serious contenders for the Champions League title. With their bench options delivering in all areas, Arteta's side look set to make a strong push for the trophy.
Arsenal is on FIRE 
and no one can stop them! Mikel Arteta's squad is like a well-oiled machine and everyone knows their role they're like a big happy fam 
Matt Upson is totally right about the confidence thing, you can see it in their eyes when they step onto that pitch and they just take over 
and now noni madueke & gabriel martinelli are getting those goals and we're all living our best lives 
Declan rice is spot on too, Bayern Munich may have been the best team but Arsenal's squad depth is insane 
and their win against Bayern Munich was absolute madness!!! I mean what can u say?! 16 wins out of 17 matches?! that's insane! Arteta's side is so confident now it's like they're unstoppable 
, every single player knows their role and they just click. And let's not forget the bench options are fire 
. I'm so hyped for their next match against Chelsea, can't wait to see what they do next 
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Mikel Artetas arsenal squad is on fire 
declan rice is also spot on - lookin at bayern this season and thinkin "we got this" 
gotta say i'm hyped for next suns match against chelsea 
declan rice said it best, this was probably the toughest game tactically they've played this season 
The confidence is definitely there, as Matt Upson said, and I think it's gonna take them all the way to that Champions League title. 
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. They're dominating games without looking to attack too much 
️. Their bench options are fire 
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. With 16 wins in 17 matches, they're looking like serious contenders for the Champions League title 
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and gabriel martinelli's skills are just insane! i'm getting chills thinking about how close we are to an arsenal title 
! And Declan Rice is right, look at those guys in Europe...they're the real deal. But, let's be real, 16 wins out of 17 ain't easy 
. Still, this win gives 'em serious momentum and they should be able to take on Chelsea without a hitch 
. Mikel Arteta's coaching skills are no joke, and that confidence from Matt Upson is real talk 
they got some decent squad depth 
and another one in Spain 
what a mess
. Noni Madueke and Gabriel Martinelli are looking like total game-changers, and Matt Upson's right, they're building a solid foundation that will serve them well in the long run 
. It'll be interesting to see how they match up against Chelsea next week - can they keep the magic going? 
. The bench options are unreal 
️ and it's clear that Arteta's team has a solid foundation 
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. I'm loving every minute of it! 