Every word Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta said on Harry Kane threat, Bayern form and Porto lessons

How much are your players and you relishing this stage of the season?

Really enjoying the moment, this is where we want to be. We’re in a really good position in the Premier League and a really good position in the Champions League. We have a big task ahead of us against one of the most successful clubs in Europe. That’s the hurdle that we have to overcome and we’re really looking forward to it.

Bayern sporting director said Arsenal are favourites, how do you assess their threat?

Top team. I’m a big fan, big admirer of Thomas, his teams, the way they setup and play, what they transmit. I’ve learned a lot about him and looking at Bayern, when you analyse them deeply, you see why they’re a top team. We’ve prepared very well and we have to take our game where we want it. If we do that we have a chance to win.

How do you stop Harry Kane?

It’s not only him. It’s a team function, the individuals they have. We know the individual qualities of all those players and him in particular, the ability he has. The best thing to do is what we do collectively to try to prevent certain things.

Will his record be a factor?

Hopefully not.

What is it about him that makes him such a threat?

Consistency. When you look at his numbers over the last 10 years, it’s unbelievable what he’s done. He can score in many different ways, he’s got the service and players around him to provide those opportunities. This is what we have to try to avoid.

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No away fans, can that be a factor?

Full house, a lot of passion and emotion. We haven’t had this opportunity for 15 years. That