Posted on Thursday, 20th December 2012 by Tony Merakli
So we’ve got Bayern Munich in the next phase of the Champions League, the team many Arsenal fans were hoping to avoid, according to the latest Gunnersphere poll.
I for one am just glad we didn’t get Barcelona (again) and I think the two upcoming games with the German giants will provide us much entertainment.
It’s certainly not the best draw we could have hoped for and perhaps Malaga would’ve been the ideal team to face, but even they, in my opinion, would have proven a tough test.
True this, whichever team we drew would’ve been tricky for us. Not because of our poor form and inconsistency, but because all the teams who have reached the knockout stages are worthy of their place.
Yes Bayern are probably in the same category of that of Barca. They possess some superb players and are consistent performers in the Champions League, but as the saying goes – you have to beat the best to be the best – and I honestly think we are capable of slaying the formidable Bavarian giants over both legs, if the REAL Arsenal turn up.
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December 20th, 2012 at 1:05 pm
No easy games in Europe, can we win, OF COURSE WE CAN!!!!
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December 20th, 2012 at 1:05 pm
After the transfer window i’ll tell u what our chances are!!!!!!
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December 20th, 2012 at 1:10 pm
fair draw i would say.we are equal to the task and should qualify as long as wenger strenghtens the squad and doesn’t use ramsey in both legs.
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davesraves Reply:
December 20th, 2012 at 2:28 pm
I think you might have something. Dave
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December 20th, 2012 at 1:13 pm
Are you serious?
We havent drawn Bayern haha, it was just a trial draw to make sure everything would go to plan on the night.
Do your research properly next time.
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kev Reply:
December 20th, 2012 at 1:25 pm
I bet you feel like an idiot now Damian. Let me just say this though, if you don’t feel like an idiot then you should. Your an idiot !!
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Duc Reply:
December 20th, 2012 at 1:32 pm
I think you mean “you’re”
I’ll refrain from the obvious name calling about your abilities.
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afc Reply:
December 20th, 2012 at 1:49 pm
You sad loser. you actually take the time out of you’re day to write comments about peoples spelling. Time to get a job friend.
December 20th, 2012 at 1:13 pm
with the team we have over two legs
bayern should beat us. to be honest
our style suits them there a bit like stoke mixed with barcelona.
i really think we need
llorente and Mvilla if we get them to we can really look like a good team that can beat anyone.
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davesraves Reply:
December 20th, 2012 at 2:26 pm
let me know when you wake up. Dave
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December 20th, 2012 at 1:13 pm
Arsenal haven’t drawn Bayern; that was a mock-draw.
Idiotic journalism …
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kev Reply:
December 20th, 2012 at 1:27 pm
Doh. Idiot.
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December 20th, 2012 at 1:15 pm
o bloody hell you are serious…. really sorry, how bloody weird is that though, same as rehearsals?? Fixed!!
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December 20th, 2012 at 1:17 pm
Damian & Mo:
Not the sharpest tools in the box are we?
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December 20th, 2012 at 1:17 pm
They actually drew Bayern. Today.
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December 20th, 2012 at 1:18 pm
I would like to think we can beat Bayern M, but it depends what Arsenal team turn up on the night in question and whether Wenger puts out a strong team or decides to go for youngsters like he did at Bradford!!
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davesraves Reply:
December 20th, 2012 at 2:23 pm
what youngsters ? On my screen we had almost a full taeam. Dave
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December 20th, 2012 at 1:18 pm
Yap.. it’s a very tough component to beat. Arsenal must be in a very good shape and high motivation to beat B. Munich. A wining at Emirates with a one goal isn’t enough.
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December 20th, 2012 at 1:19 pm
To Mo and damian this is the actual draw…..the same draw that we had in the mock draw to ensure that everything was working as has also taken place in the real draw… It is indeed Arenal vs Bayern
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December 20th, 2012 at 1:20 pm
Once you get to this stage ,any team can beat MU or any one. Of course the gunners have a chance but if its tippy tappy or dancing soccer and passing till eternity,get ready for a loss.
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davesraves Reply:
December 20th, 2012 at 2:18 pm
I think we’ve gone through that stage. We;re maturing and to be honest a litlle unlucky against Bradford. Just on the dream side of life Arsenal have a history of losing against clubs lower down (Ican still remember swindon in the league cup in the sixties not to mention Wrexham)and yet still acheiving the impossible (1989 and 1971 as wellas “The Invincibles”) So maybe it’s our turn for the Champions League. Dave
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dev Reply:
December 20th, 2012 at 3:09 pm
deluded fans just like the overated french frog of a manager
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December 20th, 2012 at 1:48 pm
helloooooo —– mr Wenger you have a lot of time to make in champion Leage so its upto you on january window.we need quality strong [ back 4]like Alonso to control the difence , a quality defance mealfield to control the game , & a quality strong finisher like Falcao; THESE ARE THE ONLY WEAK PLACES TO BE BUILT’SO BOSS YOU HAVE TO SPEND. NO WAITING FOR FREE TRANSFER LIKE MARUAN SHAM—-
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December 20th, 2012 at 2:10 pm
if we continue to work as a team and can manifest the promise we have been showing of late there will be no problem BUT Batern showed in the final they couldn’t get the ball in the net AND they were very nervous on penalties (who does that remind you of?)if I had to make a prediction I would say Arsenal on determination – that’s our edge. Dave
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December 20th, 2012 at 2:19 pm
There are no easy games in this section just look at the names of the clubs who made it this far. Bayern are a good side and are strong but we can beat them. I don’t think it matters what team you face if you want to win you have to beat everyone in your path. It has to be down to the players to show the desire to win something. These players once they step out onto that pitch have to show they want to win and if they do that then they can.
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December 20th, 2012 at 2:29 pm
sorry i am not crazy to think that arsenal has chances with our goalkeper , he is one of the worse keeper in ingland
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December 20th, 2012 at 2:53 pm
Of course bayern is not easy to play but we can beat them and if we do so i am sure we can go far in this cup. Remember real madrid in 2006 n milan in 2008. Even if our 1st team just got eliminated by bradford i am convinced arsenal can beat the giant Germans. They just got to believe n play their game COYG
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December 20th, 2012 at 2:58 pm
Will the Real Arsenal please stand up?
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December 20th, 2012 at 5:40 pm
We are going out, end of story, bayern have been on the up for a couple of seasons, much as I hate to admit it, I just don’t see how we can beat them….
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December 20th, 2012 at 8:41 pm
Oh shit,we cud not beat bradford,what chance have we got with bayern?roll on next season.
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December 21st, 2012 at 4:25 am
Am also happy that we don’t get to play Barca (again)
…..bayern are good, but i think we av a chance
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December 21st, 2012 at 9:42 am
Bayern are a cracking team but they’re not Brazil 1970 plus, unlike with Barca,we shouldn’t have an inferiority complex
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December 21st, 2012 at 10:47 am
All arsenal fans let believ we can do it,we dat did it against Ac milan.let beg wenga 2 sign defensiv midfider nd a goal manchin
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December 21st, 2012 at 12:12 pm
The only way Arsenal can win is if Wenger can persuade Man City to buy Ribery, Gomez, Robben, Kroos, Lahm, Mueller, Alaba, Neuer & Schweinsteiger in January…
As for you guys strengthening your own team, most of the high quality players you want will be cup-tied, meaning you cant play them against The Black Beast…
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