Match Report - Bayern Munich 0-2 Arsenal - A bitter sweet performance
14th March 2014 By FlittsTheGooner
A bitter sweet performance and the positives we can take from Bayern Munich in our defense. Although Arsenal didn't qualify we can certainly come out of the game with our heads held high. Most Arsenal fans went into the game not giving ourselves a chance of the ‘Miracle In Munich’ and before the game we would have taken the result (0-2) any day as a springboard for our race for TOP 4. Furthermore there were fears of a 2nd string team being played but contrary to rumors it was as full strength team as possible.
Onto the game and mainly our defensive performance; Vermaelen was dropped which was always beckoning after his torrid season and his frequent defensive lapses which have cost us important goals and games. In addition Szczesny was dropped and Fabianski replaced despite this sounding a ludicrous decision Fabianski was worthy of his place and certainly stepped up to the plate. In my opinion this was our best defensive display of the season and there are many reasons behind this.
Although we didn't manage to progress to the quarter finals, I feel that this could be a springboard for the rest of our season much like Milan (3-0) last season pushed on our 4th place prospects. On to Swansea! UP THE ARSENAL!
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Onto the game and mainly our defensive performance; Vermaelen was dropped which was always beckoning after his torrid season and his frequent defensive lapses which have cost us important goals and games. In addition Szczesny was dropped and Fabianski replaced despite this sounding a ludicrous decision Fabianski was worthy of his place and certainly stepped up to the plate. In my opinion this was our best defensive display of the season and there are many reasons behind this.
1. We held a deep line like the Invincible’s rather than pushing up and getting caught out. (Very similar to how Tottenham scored their 2 goals in the North London Derby)
2. Laurent Koscielny was outstanding and replaced Vermaelen’s dire performances and was always touch-tight’ to the attackers not giving them anywhere near enough room.
3. We limited them to shoots outside the box meaning it would have to be something special to score.
4. Kierian Gibbs and Carl Jenkinson were terrific and were constantly bombing up and down the left and right flanks proving difficult to handle for Bayern and resilient in defense.
Although we didn't manage to progress to the quarter finals, I feel that this could be a springboard for the rest of our season much like Milan (3-0) last season pushed on our 4th place prospects. On to Swansea! UP THE ARSENAL!
Match report from ArsenalTrend and Match Highlights Click Here
Carl Jenkinson & Mikel Arteta Post Match Reaction
Match Pictures
Follow @FlittsTheGooner
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