"The Arsenal vs. Bayern Munich clash in the Champions League is quite arguably the matchup of the season in the competition thus far. Both sides have won all four of their matches in the competition thus far and Mikel Arteta's side have yet to even concede a goal in the competition. Arsenal has beaten Athletic Club, Olympiacos, Atletico Madrid, and Slavia Praha while Bayern have beaten Chelsea, Pafos FC, Club Brugge, and Paris Saint-Germain, the reigning champions."
"For what it's worth at this stage of the competition with how flawless the two sides have been, it could be considered the final' of the group' phase of the new-look competition as the Arteta and Vincent Kompany will duke it out for the top spot in the Champions League table. A win or draw keeps Bayern at the top, while a loss for the German Rekordmeister drops them below the Gunners."
"My feeling was always that Vinnie will be excellent at whatever he chooses to do. I'm very happy that things are going well for him. He has a lot of presence, intelligence, love for the game. I'm not surprised at all, the Spaniard enthused (via @iMiaSanMia)."
Arsenal and Bayern Munich enter the Champions League clash both unbeaten after four matches; Arsenal has not conceded a goal. Arsenal defeated Athletic Club, Olympiacos, Atletico Madrid, and Slavia Praha. Bayern beat Chelsea, Pafos FC, Club Brugge, and Paris Saint-Germain. The fixture functions as a de facto group-stage final with the top-spot at stake; a Bayern win or draw keeps them top, while a Bayern loss would drop them below Arsenal. Managers Mikel Arteta and Vincent Kompany expressed mutual respect, with Arteta praising Kompany's presence, intelligence, and love for the game.
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