Wenger says Arsenal star is low on confidence

Despite their lead in the Bundesliga, Bayern have turned in below-par performances in recent weeks and needed two stoppage-time goals to earn a 2-0 win at Ingolstadt on Saturday. When Thiago doesn’t play, there is a lack of creativity through the centre, and in Ancelotti’s preferred 4-3-3 the ball is pushed out wide too often. “What we hear from England is that the experts are saying that Arsenal is a top contender, competitor for the Premier League title”, the Bayern goalkeeper said, before also dismissing, for now, suggestions of a prospective move to Manchester City.

“Good to get all three points!” Mats Hummels and Javi Martinez are likely to be the defensive partnership, while Douglas Costa may continue to deputise for Ribery.

The Gunners have failed to go beyond the last 16 in the past six seasons, falling to Bayern at that stage in the 2012-13 and 2013-14 European campaigns, and were handed the unkind draw despite topping their group.

In quite incredible circumstances, Arsenal were paired with Bayern Munich in the knockout stages for the third time in five years – and they’ve lost on every occasion so far.

The boss persuaded Ospina to stay at the club last summer by promising him he would play in the Champions League and the Colombian worldwide started in all six of our group stage games.

“He needs to find confidence again”. The prospect of playing the first leg away means they have the first crack at notching up some vital away goals.

The Germany worldwide has not found the net since December 12 when he scored against Stoke City, Ozil making eight Premier League appearances since his last goal.

“I felt he was not completely confident technically today”, he said. Of course, we have to make him play not good.

The first leg of the tie takes place Wednesday, and Bayern will travel to north London on March 7 for the second leg.

“When you win sometimes some players are singled out, as they are treated like exceptional players”.

Alison Bender and Don Hutchison get in the Bavarian spirit ahead Bayern Munich vs Arsenal.