Arsenal Lunchtime Round-Up, Wednesday 21st October 2026: Arteta Weighs Up Changes as Arsenal Prepare to Face Bayern Munich
It's a huge night in Munich, with Arsenal heading to the Allianz Arena for a Champions League group stage clash against Bayern Munich. Football.London's predicted line-up suggests Mikel Arteta could make three changes following the win over Forest (Football.London), while Arsenal.com have previewed the match (Arsenal.com) and shared footage from the squad's final training session in Germany (Arsenal.com).
David Raya has been speaking to the media ahead of kick-off, giving a pre-match press conference (Arsenal.com) and also dropping a transfer update, with Football.London reporting that the goalkeeper discussed a "dream move" during his comments just hours before the game (Football.London).
On the opposition side, Bayern Munich have confirmed a key player will be missing for the visit of Arsenal, according to a club statement cited by Football.London (Football.London), with Sky Sports specifically naming Kimmich as the man who won't feature (Sky Sports). Elsewhere, Football.London note that Harry Kane has scored in nine consecutive Champions League games and sit just two behind Cristiano Ronaldo's record run, posing a threat that Arsenal will be hoping to nullify (Football.London).
Away from the action itself, Football.London report that a former Arsenal player was seen arguing with his own club's fans around the Champions League build-up (Football.London), while Jack Wilshere is reported to have had a heated touchline exchange with a rival manager during a Luton match (Football.London).
On the team news front, BBC Sport have looked at why Eberechi Eze has been short of form for Arsenal this season, though they suggest there are reasons for optimism that he can turn things around (BBC Sport).
Finally, Arsenal.com's latest Young Gun feature shines a light on academy talent Poppy Salmon (Arsenal.com).
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