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Champions League: Bayern host Arsenal in Munich

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Champions League: Bayern host Arsenal in Munich

Bayern Munich host Arsenal in Munich on 21 October in a Champions League match, aiming to strengthen their position in the league phase. Michael Olise is suspended, while Manuel Neuer and Joshua Kimmich remain doubtful, HabariLeo reports in its match preview.

Bayern Munich host Arsenal this Wednesday, 21 October, at the Allianz Arena in Munich for a league-phase match in the Champions League. Both clubs are seeking to improve their position in the competition, HabariLeo reports.

Arsenal, managed by Mikel Arteta, have won 10 of their last 11 matches in all competitions ahead of this fixture. Bayern are coming off a 3-3 draw against Norwegian club Viking FK in the Champions League, followed by a 6-1 win over RB Leipzig in the German league.

Bayern winger Michael Olise is suspended after receiving a red card. Goalkeeper Manuel Neuer and midfielder Joshua Kimmich are doubtful. Both players had already been reported as doubtful ahead of the match in Bayern team news.

The match had been announced among the day’s fixtures in the Bayern-Arsenal Champions League schedule, published on 20 October. It follows Arsenal’s 1-0 win over Nottingham Forest on 18 October in the English league.

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