New Bayern Munich vs Arsenal Champions League prediction made amid injury nightmare
Former Manchester United captain and TNT Sports pundit Rio Ferdinand believes that Arsenal are at a disadvantage in their Champions League quarter-final tie against Bayern Munich following their 2-2 draw at the Emirates Stadium earlier this week.
The Gunners, who are hoping to reach their first semi-final in the competition since 2009, found an early lead through Bukayo Saka after he linked up with full-back Ben White down the right-hand side before sweeping the ball past Manuel Neuer and into the far corner.
However, their lead would last just five minutes as former Arsenal winger Serge Gnabry levelled the score following a brilliant through ball by Leon Goreztka which saw the German slot the ball through David Raya's legs. It went from bad to worse for Mikel Arteta's men, though, as William Saliba brought down Leroy Sane in the box for a clear penalty which ex-Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane dispatched calmly to hand Thomas Tuchel's side the lead.
It was an entertaining second half, with the Gunners having the upper hand for spells, including the one in which substitute Leandro Trossard netted their equaliser just 15 minutes away from full-time. Gabriel Jesus navigated past three defenders with excellent footwork before laying the ball off to the Belgian who fired home to send the Emirates into raptures once again.
That goal meant it's all to play for still heading into the second leg of the tie, with their potential semi-final opponents Manchester City and Real Madrid also playing out a dramatic 3-3 draw at the Santiago Bernabeu the same night. However, Tuchel's side will have some doubts as to who will be included in their teamsheet after a host of injuries over the past few days has seen them suffer serious
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