Mikel Arteta's message to Gabriel Martinelli - Arsenal moments missed vs Bayern Munich

Arsenal were eliminated from the Champions League in limp fashion after a 1-0 defeat by Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena.

The game got off to a tense start and Arsenal were arguably the better side in the first half. The Gunners could even have been in front as Gabriel Martinelli wasted a huge chance to take the lead.

In the second half, though, Mikel Arteta's men struggled to ever get going and lacked a potent goal threat. When Joshua Kimmich headed home with half an hour to go, there only ever looked to be one winner. Here, football.london takes a look back at some of the moments you may have missed in the game.

Mind games start early

In these tightest of games it is always the slimmest of margins that make the difference. Arsenal were aware of that before the game even got going.

Here at the Allianz Arena, Bayern like to attack to the Sudkurve where their ultras are in the second half, but after winning the toss, Arsenal made them swap ends. Seemingly the smallest thing, but an early attempt from Arsenal to upset their opponents.

Arteta's early message to Martinelli

It was a fascinating early tactical battle at the Allianz. Whereas Mikel Arteta instructed Ben White to get forward and attack in the first leg, the England defender was much beeper in the build up this time around, with Takehiro Tomiyasu also staying deep and narrow.

Mikel Arteta clearly wanted the width to come from his wingers instead. None more so than Gabriel Martinelli. As the Brazilian strayed infield in the early exchanges of the match, Arteta could be seen yelling and gesturing Martinelli to stretch the pitch and stay wide.

Thumbs up for Havertz

Bayern were the side on top early doors, but Arsenal certainly made them work for their dominance. The high