Arsenal v Bayern Munich LIVE commentary: Kick-off time, team news and where to watch Champions League clash

Arsenal host Bayern Munich on Wednesday night in a mouth-watering meeting of the top two sides in the Champions League, live on talkSPORT.

Both sides boast 100 per cent records in this season’s league phase, with four wins from a possible four, but something has to give as Harry Kane and co travel to north London.

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Arsenal head into the clash with confidence at an all-time high after thrashing Tottenham 4-1 in the north London derby on Sunday.

The result moved the Gunners six points clear at the Premier League summit, and they have been just as deadly in Europe this term.

Victories over Athletic Bilbao, Olympiacos, Atletico Madrid and Slavia Prague put Mikel Arteta‘s side in an ideal position with half of their games played.

But their biggest test yet comes next, with Bayern also boasting a maximum 12 points, but leading the way based on goals scored.

The visitors emerged victorious in the last encounter between the two sides in 2024, winning 3-2 on aggregate in the Champions League quarter-finals to advance to the last four.

Arsenal vs Bayern Munich: Date and how to follow

This Champions League League Phase game will take place on Wednesday, November 26.

Kick-off at the Emirates Stadium is set for 8pm.

talkSPORT will bring you live coverage from the ground, with Adrian Durham your presenter.

Commentary will come from Joe Shennan and former England striker Darren Bent.

To tune in to talkSPORT through the website, click HERE for the live stream.

You can also listen via the talkSPORT app, on DAB digital radio, through your smart speaker and on 1089 or 1053 AM.

talkSPORT.com will also be right across the action at the Emirates, while the game will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 1.

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• This will be the 15th competitive meeting between Arsenal and Bayern Munich, with all of their previous encounters coming in the Champions League. The German giants lead the head-to-head record comfortably [W8 D3 L3].
• Bayern have won four of their last five clashes with the Gunners – scoring five goals on three separate occasions. This includes back-to-back 5-1 victories in both legs of their 2016/17 round of 16 tie.
• Arsenal have not beaten the Bayern since 2015, when Mesut Ozil and Olivier Giroud were on the scoresheet in a 2-0 group-stage win at the Emirates.

Arsenal vs Bayern Munich: Team news

Arsenal will be without captain Martin Odegaard for the visit of Bayern, who has been sidelined since September with a knee injury.

£55million summer signing Viktor Gyokeres will also miss the midweek clash with an ongoing muscle injury.

Centre-back Gabriel Magalhaes is unavailable with a hamstring issue, while Kai Havertz remains out after suffering a setback following knee surgery.

Gabriel Jesus remains a long-term absentee, as he continues to recover from an ACL injury sustained in January.

As for Bayern, top goalscorer Harry Kane is set to return to north London as he looks to continue his staggering start to the season.

The former Tottenham hero has 24 goals in just 18 games altogether, while he boasts an impressive 15 goals in 21 career appearances against Arsenal.

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In terms of absentees, Vincent Kompany‘s side will be without star winger Luis Diaz, who was hit with a three-game ban after his red-card tackle on Achraf Hakimi in their last match against PSG.

After respective injuries, defenders Joshua Kimmich and Hiroki Ito were both involved in Bayern’s last match – a 6-2 win over SC Freiburg.

Ex-Arsenal winger Serge Gnabry missed the game with a minor knock picked up on international duty with Germany, while teenage star Lennart Karl had to be substituted late on against Freiburg with a minor issue.

Star players Jamal Musiala and Alphonso Davies remain sidelined, with the duo recently returning to pitch training after serious injuries.

Arsenal vs Bayern Munich: What has been said?

Following his side’s win over Freiburg at the weekend, Kane admitted Bayern are expecting a tough test at Arsenal.

The Bavarian side had to show resolve in their last match, as they fought back from 2-0 down to claim the three points, with the England skipper getting on the scoresheet.

Speaking after the match, Kane praised his side’s mentality: “We didn’t do well in the first 20 minutes, but then we showed character.

“The lead after half-time helped us of course. We came out with a lot more energy in the second half. 

“We did a really good job both on and off the ball and showed FC Bayern’s true colours. It was a really good victory.

“Arsenal make life difficult for their opponents, but we must analyse them and find out where we can hurt them.”