Arsenal annihilated as Bayern Munich expose Wenger's failings

Arsenal concede five goals in Europe for the first time in 33 years as they face up to an early exit

Per Mertesacker of Arsenal
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Bayern Munich 5 Arsenal 1.

So it was just a blip after all. Arsenal's 2-0 defeat of Bayern Munich a fortnight ago in London had, for a fleeting moment, suggested the Gunners were made of sterner stuff. But in the return match the German side ran riot.

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