Arsenal's best and worst players in entertaining Bayern Munich clash

Arsenal may have been strong favourites for their Champions League quarter-final first leg with Bayern Munich on Tuesday evening, but they were only able to take a draw away from a high-octane clash in north London.

The Gunners dominated for large periods but were often left exposed on the counter-attack as the likes of Leroy Sane and old enemy Harry Kane caused them problems.

In the end, the 2-2 draw may have been a good result for the Gunners given they trailed at half-time, with goals from Serge Gnabry and former Tottenham striker Kane shocking the home fans after Bukayo Saka's opener.

Leandro Trossard proved a difference-maker off the bench and popped up with a crucial goal, but not all of Mikel Arteta's men were at their best against the Bundesliga giants.

Here are Arsenal's best and worst players during their draw with Bayern.

Saka certainly caught the eye when he put Arsenal ahead after just 12 minutes, but his impressive strike was only one contribution in a dazzling performance. It was an excellent and trademark left-footed finish from the youngster, who made Alphonso Davies' life incredibly difficult throughout.

Arsenal's starboy was always willing to run at the speedy Bayern left-back and continually drew fouls in the opposition half as the hosts looked to pile on the pressure. It was an electric outing from the forward and Bayern will need a special plan to deny him freedom next week — especially with Davies missing the second leg due to suspension.

Just as Arsenal looked to be getting frustrated by some stubborn Bayern defending, Arteta brought Gabriel Jesus and Trossard on to the pitch. Both changed the complexion of the game, with the former setting up the latter for the all-important leveller.

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