"LONDON -- Arsenal hammered out a warning to Europe's top teams by extending their perfect start to the UEFA Champions League league phase with a 3-1 win against Bayern Munich, which confirms their status as favorites to win the competition. Goals by Jurriën Timber, Noni Madueke and Gabriel Martinelli sent Bayern crashing to their first defeat in all competitions this season and sent the Gunners three points clear of the chasing pack at the top of the table."
"After a slow start, Bayern gradually began to control the opening 45 minutes, restricting Arsenal to just 37.4% possession. That was Arsenal's lowest first-half figure since losing to Liverpool in January 2022. Arteta has spoken about trying to appear calmer on the touchline, but there was little evidence of that here as Bayern posed a major test to his in-form side. Yet they found the second-half solutions to wrestle back the advantage and secure another win, which promotes their Champions League credentials."
Arsenal beat Bayern Munich 3-1 at the Emirates to extend their perfect UEFA Champions League league-phase run and move three points clear at the top. Goals came from Jurriën Timber, substitute Noni Madueke and Gabriel Martinelli, while Lennart Karl's first-half equalizer briefly kept Bayern level. Bayern controlled much of the first half, limiting Arsenal to 37.4% possession, Arsenal's lowest first-half figure since January 2022. Mikel Arteta and Bayern coach Vincent Kompany received yellow cards for touchline protests. Arsenal's stronger second-half display and effective substitutes secured a significant victory and boosted their Champions League credentials.
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