Arsenal tightened their grip on the Champions League with a steady 3 to 1 win over Bayern Munich, a result that preserved their unbeaten form in the competition. Noni Madueke scored his first goal for the club and helped seal a night that showed the strength of Mikel Arteta’s squad.
Arsenal controlled the early stages and took the lead in the twenty-second minute when Jurrien Timber guided in a header from a Bukayo Saka corner. It was the tenth goal they have scored from corners this season, the highest return in any of Europe’s major leagues. Bayern answered ten minutes later when Joshua Kimmich switched play to Serge Gnabry, who supplied a short pass for seventeen-year-old Lennart Karl to finish. It was the first goal Arsenal had conceded in the tournament but it did not disturb their rhythm or their position at the top.
Madueke restored the advantage after Riccardo Calafiori drove a firm cross into the area. The result was secured when Eberechi Eze lifted a measured pass over the Bayern back line for Gabriel Martinelli. Martinelli moved past Manuel Neuer, who had come off his line, and placed the ball into an empty net. It handed Bayern their first loss of the season.
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Both teams entered the match as leaders in the league phase, yet Arsenal held control for long stretches. Arteta adjusted his side with only two changes from the triumph over Tottenham, adding Cristhian Mosquera and Myles Lewis-Skelly to steady the back line. The depth of the squad has been evident despite injuries to several forwards. The return of Martin Odegaard, Martinelli and Madueke has given the side fresh balance.
Madueke and Martinelli both scored after coming off the bench, offering more proof that Arsenal’s substitutes have become decisive late in matches. Arsenal have dropped only one result this season and now stand at the summit of both the Premier League and the Champions League. With key players regaining fitness, they look prepared for a demanding stretch ahead.
Bayern entered the night unbeaten, yet aside from a brief spell after their equaliser, they struggled to match Arsenal’s pace or control. Harry Kane remained on the margins of the match and found little room to influence Bayern’s attacks.
