Arsenal claimed top spot in Group A of the Champions League after a thrilling 3-2 victory over high-flying Bayern Munich at the Emirates Stadium. The Gunners' 100% record in the competition remains intact, with Martinelli scoring twice to seal the win.
In front of a raucous home crowd, Arsenal dominated possession in the opening stages but it was Bayern who took the lead through Jurrien Timber's header from a corner. However, Lennart Karl quickly equalized for the visitors before substitutes Noni Madueke and Gabriel Martinelli sealed the win with late goals.
Declan Rice's excellent display helped push the opposition back and Arsenal capitalized on Bayern's set-piece defending issues to take control of the game. The introduction of Martin Zubimendi also provided a boost to the team, allowing them to gain more possession.
Just before halftime, Leandro Trossard limped off with an injury, replaced by Madueke, who was instrumental in Arsenal's second goal. Riccardo Calafiori's cross played perfectly into the path of Madueke, who tapped home for his first Champions League goal.
Bayern pushed hard for a second equalizer but Arsenal's defense held firm. An error from Dayot Upamecano allowed Declan Rice to set up Martinelli for his second and Arsenal's third.
The win not only sends Arsenal top of Group A but also marks their seventh consecutive victory in the competition, solidifying their position as one of Europe's top teams.
In front of a raucous home crowd, Arsenal dominated possession in the opening stages but it was Bayern who took the lead through Jurrien Timber's header from a corner. However, Lennart Karl quickly equalized for the visitors before substitutes Noni Madueke and Gabriel Martinelli sealed the win with late goals.
Declan Rice's excellent display helped push the opposition back and Arsenal capitalized on Bayern's set-piece defending issues to take control of the game. The introduction of Martin Zubimendi also provided a boost to the team, allowing them to gain more possession.
Just before halftime, Leandro Trossard limped off with an injury, replaced by Madueke, who was instrumental in Arsenal's second goal. Riccardo Calafiori's cross played perfectly into the path of Madueke, who tapped home for his first Champions League goal.
Bayern pushed hard for a second equalizer but Arsenal's defense held firm. An error from Dayot Upamecano allowed Declan Rice to set up Martinelli for his second and Arsenal's third.
The win not only sends Arsenal top of Group A but also marks their seventh consecutive victory in the competition, solidifying their position as one of Europe's top teams.
I mean, how did they not see that Martinelli was a threat? Their set-piece defending was non-existent and it cost them big time 
. And on the other hand, Arsenal is looking more solid with every game, their defense is holding up well 
. This win will give them a huge confidence boost going into the next stages of the competition 
arsenal is killing it in the champions league!!! 100% record in group a? that's insane! martinelli scored not one but TWO goals lol what can you say about bayern though? they just got smashed 
i think they needed that win to get back on track. i'm loving the way arsenal played, their team spirit is everything 
declan rice was a total game changer, and that second goal from martinelli... *chef's kiss* 
I mean, have you ever seen those flowers bloom? It's like the whole city comes alive with color and beauty. We're so lucky to live in a world where we can experience such wonders. Anyway, back to Arsenal – they must've been totally buzzing after that win! The atmosphere at the Emirates Stadium sounded electric 
! Martinelli is a beast 
on the pitch and his second goal was pure magic 
! The team's defense has been solid, and Declan Rice is having an amazing game 
. It's still early days, but this win puts them top of Group A and I'm excited to see what they do next! 
! Martinelli's goal streak is insane 
, they really need him in that midfield spot 
and now they're sitting pretty at the top of group a 
gotta keep watching these games though it's gonna be an epic ride! 
with those two goals... i love how the team came from behind to seal it. declan rice was a beast 
! now they're top of group a and looking strong for the title 
Martinelli's 2 goals sealed the win – what a game! 
. Those Munich guys are like the Messi of European football. One minute they're 2-0 down and the next they come back to win? That's not normal, fam 
. Still, I guess 3-2 is a decent win for Arsenal... maybe. They'll probably just keep on winning and we'll all be like "oh yeah, they're actually good" 
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They played an amazing match and totally deserved that win. I mean, martinelli is literally on fire right now with those 2 goals, what a player! 
But i think what impressed me most was the team's defense, they really held it together even when bayern was pushing hard for an equalizer. Declan rice was also super solid, he's like the heartbeat of that team 
. anyway, this win puts arsenal in a great position to take top spot in group a, i'm loving it! 
. And Declan Rice, he's been a game-changer for them! His tackles are just so clutch 
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️ bayern should be giving them a run for their money but apparently not tonight 
declan rice was boss out there btw 
️! 100% record is crazy, and martinelli's form is insane 
. i'm hyped to see them take on the rest of group A, especially that next match against benfica 
maybe this is a wake-up call for them to adjust their strategy?
of his team's performance. they played some amazing football out there 
arsenal is on fire rn! martinelli is literally unstoppable!! 
The Gunners' dominating possession in the opening stages was a great sign that they were gonna take control. And can we talk about Declan Rice for a second? He's been absolutely instrumental in helping Arsenal push Bayern back, his tackles and interceptions are just top-notch!