Arsenal v Bayern Munich Wed 26th Nov 8 PM KO

Sicario2

Let’s fuck these guys up (not must win but would be really nice if we can win).

QuincyAbeyie

Quite possibly our least important match this season, but since general supporters would put us and Bayern as the two currently best teams in the world, it'd be nice to make our case. Plus, of course, the Kane of it all.

banduan

the match that shows not every game is a must win.

Rotate everyone and embarrass them by still winning.

HomeSteak

If we have players in the so called "red" like Gabriel was, leave them at home. The Chelsea game is 100 time more important. Rest everyone who needs it.

Bring Back Kerrea Gilbert

For the love of God, rest Timber.

Pepe LeFrits

Starting eleven for this is a tricky one.

Sicario2

Pepe LeFrits do you think Arteta has too much pride to rest too many players because it’s Bayern and he wants to prove we’re the best team in Europe?

On the plus side if we win then we can really rest players against Brugge away and most likely the other two games.

banduan

Pepe LeFrits nah not a must win game so not tricky first 11. Rest everybody that we can. Of course, Mikel isn't gonna do it.

Qwiss

Sicario2 I don't think any top manager would rest a lot of players in this game. As you say win this and you can rotate a lot vs Brugge and Kariat. Add to that you lock in avoiding that extra CL tie. It just makes sense to go strong. Its a tough week but there isn't a whole lot you can do about given our injuries. Hopefully the guys who are coming back can make a difference from the bench a let a few players rest after an hour or so.

Pepe LeFrits

Sicario2 do you think Arteta has too much pride to rest too many players because it’s Bayern and he wants to prove we’re the best team in Europe?

I don't think it's pride, Arteta is just cautious by nature and his approach to both tournaments and individual matches is to start as strong as possible and only rotate once the result is secured.

I can understand the approach but for me this game is much less important than the game vs Chelsea. We're in a good position in the CL and a loss wouldn't be the end of the world, so I'd like to see some rotation.

Meatwad

Sicario2
you can't prove you're the best team in europe in november. that can only be done in May.

Gurgen

I think he will play the best team he has available. Maybe Martinelli in for someone.

SimplyThePest

Gurgen 100%. It's Arteta; he'll want to prove a point vs. these guys.

Qwiss

Gurgen I think we'll see minimal changes too but he brought Madueke on yesterday for Trossard so I reckon he's more likely to start than Martinelli. Then again he'll probably just start Trossard due to form. The fact he subbed him first probably means he's more likely to start too.

USArsenal

Pepe LeFrits I can understand the approach but for me this game is much less important than the game vs Chelsea. We're in a good position in the CL and a loss wouldn't be the end of the world, so I'd like to see some rotation.

Yes, but....... if we lose, and there are no less than 8 teams within 3 points of us that could theoretically catch up to us, we could end the matchweek in 8th or 9th place. Not really where we want to be. Yes, i know we have a couple 'easier' games coming in the CL (but lets not sleep on Brugge, they just ran Barca ragged), but i would rather keep our standing as an undefeated team if we can. I don't see this as an unimportant game. This is pitting the two top teams in Europe against each other.

Don Pacifico

Pepe LeFrits I think you play your best players from the group that are fully fit/not carrying any niggles.

We still need to qualify for the k/o stage and it's against Bayern, who are one of the best teams in Europe - it's not about their 'status', it's about the fact they'll give us a tough match and we should be aiming to win.

But yeah, any players that are injury risks, then don't start them because (a) we've got a squad, (b) we're competing on multiple fronts whilst being (c) less than halfway through the season.

Pepe LeFrits

USArsenal Yes, but....... if we lose, and there are no less than 8 teams within 3 points of us that could theoretically catch up to us, we could end the matchweek in 8th or 9th place. Not really where we want to be. Yes, i know we have a couple 'easier' games coming in the CL (but lets not sleep on Brugge, they just ran Barca ragged), but i would rather keep our standing as an undefeated team if we can. I don't see this as an unimportant game. This is pitting the two top teams in Europe against each other.

True, but are you comfortable with Calafiori, Saliba, Timber, Zubi, Rice, Eze, Trossard and Saka all starting 3 games in a week? If any of them miss the Chelsea game because of this game, would you regret starting them?

RowJimmy

Arteta will want to win the game. He wants to win every game. He will play a strong team, maybe rotate the fullbacks, not much more.
I however will not be upset if we lose.

Coombs

I hate losing to Bayern. Hate it.

Mirth

Coombs I also hate Bayern

Sicario2

We already have momentum but come to think of it, if we beat Bayern what a statement that make across Europe and how much confidence it will give us for the rest of the season?

Sicario2

Meatwad no but symbolically being top of the best league in the world and top of the CL group stage would be something.