Bayern Munich: Takeaways from 1-3 loss to Arsenal

Why Bayern Munich couldn't withstand Arsenal at Emirates Stadium on matchday five of the Champions League?
Dejected Bayern Munich players after defeat against Arsenal on matchday 5 of the Champions League.
Dejected Bayern Munich players after defeat against Arsenal on matchday 5 of the Champions League. | Shaun Botterill/GettyImages
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On Wednesday, Bayern Munich suffered their first loss of the season against an excellent Arsenal team at the Emirates Stadium in London.

The matchday five European Champions League encounter pitted the joint UCL table toppers against each other in what was viewed by many as a clash between two of the favourites to win it all. By the end of the night Arsenal was clearly the better side and good value for the 3-1 victory.

Let’s take a look at where it went wrong for Bayern Munich and where the German Champions could have possibly done better against the team that currently sits at the top of the English Premier League standings.