Pray for Bayern - Arsenal fans confident ahead of Champions League clash with Bavarians
Ahead of the mouthwatering UEFA Champions League quarter-final clash between Arsenal and Bayern Munich, fans of the North London club have called for a prayer session for the German side.
Despite this confidence by Arsenal fans, the Guunenrs have lost their last four Champions League two-legged ties - all against German giants Bayern Munich.
Fans call for prayers for Bayern
You have today and tomorrow to pray for Bayern Munich because they will pay for their sins. Havertz hatrick of goals Saka hatrick of assists. Arsenal march on pic.twitter.com/KD8jx4Wb0M
— JURRIEN TIMBER (@timber_ball) April 8, 2024
Jorginho played whole 90 mins against Brighton.
— aFcmani (@Teta_futbol) April 8, 2024
Means we could finally see these 3 in midfield against Bayern Munich.
Pray for Bayern. They must pay for their sins pic.twitter.com/rsMhOSFU12
PRAY FOR BAYERN pic.twitter.com/tgVsUCmkJ4
— WelBeast (@WelBeast) April 8, 2024
you only have one job to do... pray for bayern munich 🫵🏿 pic.twitter.com/x7Aj3IQt7Y
— `777°☆ (@faireyszn) April 8, 2024
I can't wait for Tuesday
— 𝐇!𝐓𝐋𝐄𝐑™💣 (@mlipu_zii) April 8, 2024
Pray for Bayern pic.twitter.com/nkZmy0CS4Z
Timber is the only doubtful Arsenal player for the match against Bayern.
— Kryizal (@Kryizal1) April 8, 2024
Pray for Bayern pic.twitter.com/ptKMyPmCDp
Bayern in Must-Win Situation Despite Domestic Struggles
Despite trailing Bayer Leverkusen by a significant margin in the Bundesliga, Bayern Munich remain one of the favourites to conquer Europe.
After a narrow first-leg defeat to Lazio in the round of 16, they bounced back with a convincing 3-0 home victory.
Star striker Harry Kane was instrumental, scoring twice and bringing his Champions League tally to six goals in eight appearances.
Kane set to return to London
The England captain, fresh off scoring his 32nd Bundesliga goal (despite Bayern's shocking 3-2 loss to Heidenheim), will be a familiar foe for Arsenal fans.
His prolific spell at Tottenham Hotspur saw him bag 280 goals, with a staggering 14 goals scored in 19 meetings against the Gunners.
Injury Concerns for Bayern
Bayern's quest for European glory might be hampered by injuries. Leroy Sané (pelvic), Manuel Neuer (undisclosed), Kingsley Coman (undisclosed), and Aleksandar Pavlović (undisclosed) are all doubtful for the match.
Arsenal Aiming to Upset the Odds
Despite their historically poor record against Bayern in Europe (three consecutive 5-1 aggregate losses), Arsenal are in a confident mood under Mikel Arteta.
They currently sit atop the Premier League table after a convincing 3-0 win over Brighton.
Former Bayer Leverkusen star Kai Havertz is expected to spearhead Arsenal's attack on Tuesday.
Gabriel Jesus might be deployed on the wing or as a substitute, with Bukayo Saka returning from a minor injury to solidify the left flank. Jurrien Timber remains Arsenal's only injury concern.