Arsene Wenger has named his side for the crucial Champions League clash with Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena. The Frenchman has made a couple of changes to the side which got past Hull City at the weekend.
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Match: Bayern Munich v Arsenal
Stadium: Allianz Arena
Kick-Off (GMT): Wed 15 Feb 19:45
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Arsene Wenger has made a couple of changes to the side which beat Hull City at the weekend. David Ospina returns in goals as expected and plays behind an unchanged back four. Hector Bellerin, Shkodran Mustafi and Laurent Koscielny all start as expected but, rather surprisingly, Kieran Gibbs plays ahead of Nacho Monreal.
Granit Xhaka returns to the Arsenal midfield after his suspension and plays alongside Francis Coquelin. Mesut Özil starts in attacking midfield contrary to early reports.
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is moved to the right wing with Theo Walcott dropping to the bench. Alex Iwobi keeps his place on the left with Alexis Sanchez starting up front.
Arsenal lineup:
David Ospina
Hector Bellerin
Shkodran Mustafi
Laurent Koscielny
Kieran Gibbs
Francis Coquelin
Granit Xhaka
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain
Mesut Özil
Alex Iwobi
Alexis Sanchez
Subs: Cech, Gabriel, Monreal, Elneny, Walcott, Welbeck, Giroud
Bayern Munich Lineup:
Manuel Neuer
Philipp Lahm
Mats Hummels
Javi Martinez
David Alaba
Xabi Alonso
Arturo Vidal
Arjen Robben
Thiago Alcantara
Douglas Costa
Robert Lewandowski
Subs: Ulreich, Rafinha, Bernat, Muller, Coman, Kimmich, Renato Sanches