Arteta must’ve had a crystal ball with his substitutions in the 68th minute introducing Riccardo Calafiori for the struggling Lewis-Skelly. The Italian immediately delivered a cross on a platter for Noni Madueke to restore the Arsenal lead.

Arsenal passed yet another big test with flying colors on Wednesday, as the Gunners beat German giants Bayern Munich 3-1 at Emirates Stadium in the UEFA Champions League.

Arsenal put in a sensational performance to secure a 3-1 win over Bayern Munich and continue their winning start to the Champions League campaign.

Declan Rice took the captain’s armband after Bukayo Saka was substituted, charged down a loose ball and seconds later Arsenal were ahead through Noni Madueke in the 69th minute. Gabriel Martinelli then made it 3-1 seven minutes later, with Bayern Munich cut apart by a through ball and the substitute doing the rest.

Kane has faced Arsenal 21 times in all competitions, scoring 15 goals and netting two assists during his time with Tottenham Hotspur, but this will be his first time facing them as a member of Bayern Munich.

Vincent Kompany took the loss on the chin, accepting the defeat. However, the Belgian manager is already eager for a rematch.

Arsenal continued their brilliant run of results by beating Bayern Munich 3-1 in the Champions League. Mikel Arteta's men are the only team with a 100 per cent record still in tact in Europe's top club competition.

LONDON -- You don't have to believe the bookmakers' odds. You can plead ignorance to Elo ratings. You might even choose to skip over all the tables that rank teams by how good they are at accruing points from football matches. You cannot, however, avoid the evidence that is clear to see in front of your eyes.

Arsenal is top of the Premier League and now top in the Champions League with a 100% record. The Gunners are the best team in Europe right now no matter what manager Mikel Arteta says.

The top two clubs entering Matchday 5 of the UEFA Champions League share the pitch on Wednesday, Nov. 26 when Bayern Munich goes against Arsenal.

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