And if they were as cowardly as I am, they’d run and run far.
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“We improved our position in the last game against Munich but we need to get something out of this game”. After imploding against Olympiacos and Dinamo Zagreb, two very winnable games, the team pulled off the seemingly impossible with a 2-0 win over Bayern Munich to stay alive in a tough Champions League situation.
If it weren’t for Neuer the score would’ve been much different.
That feeling was never shared by his team mates though, for either club or country, because they are the ones on the pitch with him and so can really appreciate what his vision, ability and even work rate, bring to the team.
The former Germany worldwide added: “They are clever, the Germans”.
Despite that, Porto coach Julen Lopetegui has warned his players not to underestimate their opponents as they head to Israel.
For Bayern, things are going as comfortable as you’d expect in the Bundesliga.
Bayern boss Pep Guardiola reckons Arsenal will adapt a long-ball policy, lumping the ball towards Olivier Giroud as they look for a breakthrough.
The pre match odds are set and the advantage is with Bayern, way out in front at 1.40. “I will give everything for that”, he said.
“Mesut is probably the most intelligent player I have ever played with, he is probably the most intelligent player in Europe today”, the 31-year-old defender told The Mirror. They’ve been sensational this season.
“We are in a period where we are doing well and that should convince the players we can do something right”. Well, assuming he’s actually in the goal and not on the halfway line when he thwarts your attack.
Arsenal cut them to size in what was a superb display of counter-attacking football. Make a pre match bet and bet365 will credit you with one in play bet for the same amount during the 90 minutes of Champions League Group F play. The only blemish on this form was their disappointing defeat to Sheffield Wednesday in the League Cup last week, as the Championship side blasted a second string Gunners team away, winning 3-0. He’s relieved that he won’t be humiliated by Douglas Costa yet again, but for Arsenal that means Mathieu Debuchy will be the whipping boy instead.
Bayern can seal a spot in the knockout stage with victory in their next game but Arsenal must win both remaining matches against Dinamo Zagreb and Olympiakos to have a chance of advancing.
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Munich captain, Phillip Lahm is in bullish mood ahead of the game and is confident of getting all three points at home against Arsenal.
