Bayern Munich coach Jupp Heynckes maintains his side cannot switch off against Arsenal - even though they already have one foot in the quarter-finals of the Champions League.

The runaway Bundesliga leaders could be forgiven for thinking the hard work had been done after delivering a European masterclass with a 3-1 win in London a fortnight ago.

However, Heynckes warned the Germans - who before last season's final defeat to Chelsea had lost just once at home in Europe to English opposition, and that back in the 1993 UEFA Cup against Norwich - cannot afford to be complacent.

``Last year Arsenal lost 4-0 (away to AC Milan), then in the second leg they won 3-0 - they could have won 4-0, they had the chances, so it shows they are a strong team and capable of making up the gap if they have to,'' Heynckes told a press conference.

``I respect Arsene Wenger very much. He is a top manager and Arsenal are a fighting team.

``They will do everything to get a result here, so we must be on our guard.''

Bayern forward Franck Ribery will miss the second leg at the Allianz Arena, while midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger and defender Jerome Boateng are both suspended.

Former Chelsea winger Arjen Robben, meanwhile, was not involved at the weekend against Dusseldorf because of a calf problem.

Bayern, though, have the likes of Brazilian Luiz Gustavo and Switzerland midfielder Xherdan Shaqiri ready to come in.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has challenged his players to produce a performance which will define their careers and knock Bayern out against the odds.

Despite his side having travelled to Bavaria without injured England midfielder Jack Wilshere, set for around three weeks out because of an ankle problem, and first-choice goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny rested, Wenger insists now is the perfect moment for his team to return all his belief with what would go down as one of the greatest European comebacks.

``I am convinced that if this team can find a big game, with a big win, you will see a completely different animal. This season we have fought to find that in the big games and we have another opportunity tomorrow night (Wednesday) and I hope the team takes this chance,'' Wenger said at the Allianz Arena.

``I have a great respect for this team and its attitude and they have not been rewarded yet. It is important for the end to our season that we do it.''

Despite everything seemingly stacked against them, Wenger insists it is not a case of Mission: Impossible.

He said: ``It is a difficult task, we know that, but we think it is not impossible.

``The only way to make it possible is to have a real go and play at our best, that is what we will do.

``I am confident we will be completely focused and up for it, and give it our best shot.

``Football is football - everything is possible.``

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All we are saying give us four goals

No Hope For the Gunners, Game was won in the 1st leg.

Miracles do happen though

Wait o are arsenal fans still expecting miracles to happens, I just hate this history of a thing, before they talk they make reference to ACMILAN. That was AC Milan & off course history also repeated itself yesterday by not been able to hold to 2: 0 aggregate win.


I think arsene wenger should forget this match & think about how to defeat swansea during the weekend because the last time I checked tge epl table they are not on the champions league spot.

If you think bayern munich would win this match, like this post

If you think a$$nal would win this match, like this post.

I strongly believe Arsenal will lift the UCL dis year

arsenal 4-1 baryen...............agg 5-4 arsenal tru......................yeah yeah

Arsène Wenger has made four changes to his squad for Wednesday night's clash against Bayern Munich.

Lukasz Fabianski, Abou Diaby, Andrey Arshavin and Kieran Gibbs have all been included in the 18-man group for the Champions League last-16 second leg at Allianz Arena.

Jack Wilshere and Lukas Podolski (both ankle) have been left out, while Wojciech Szczesny has been rested. Meanwhile, Nacho Monreal is ineligible for the match, having represented Malaga in the group stages of the competition.

franchizy: I strongly believe Arsenal will lift the UCL dis year

Is this a real belief or some sort of joke

let wait and see

Adufaye: arsenal 4-1 baryen...............agg 5-4 arsenal tru......................yeah yeah

in your dream. do u watch Munich games at all

franchizy: I strongly believe Arsenal will lift the UCL dis year

I strongly believe that their hope of UCL will be over this evening, You can't have your cake and eat it.

I expect a hiding again ..... We are dead and buried this season!
#WengerOut

fredoooooo: All we are saying give us four goals

Dream on!

mukina na only miracle fit safe una today.

Wake keep has already been done for arsenal. Just remain d burial

FAITHSFI:
in your dream. do u watch Munich games at all

i dont watch munich i watched bayern

E cash:

I strongly believe that their hope of UCL will be over this evening, You can't have your cake and eat it.

who said! No b ur cake? U fit chop am, have am share am, collect am back... This is football... Anything can happen. If we loose, no b news, but i believe this match wil make headlines, but whether for the right or wrong reasons, i know not.. Meamwhile, this is my first post as an arsenal fan in this section.. I hail all the great grand posters in the house o

dc555: mukina na only miracle fit safe una today.

then so be it...

Bayan munich (1)Vs(4) Arsenal....lolz...4 wenger mind now e don nack bayarn 4 dia home win oooo










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Unless bayan use their 3rd team

Arsene Wenger still hoping for a miracle. Well let's watch and see how it goes. Na em know wetin dey give am mind.

More worries for arsenal as jack is out for bayern game http:///KlYGq more...

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franchizy: I strongly believe Arsenal will lift the UCL dis year

yeah in ur dreams lol

If m an arsenal fan, I'd b tinkin of ow Ƭõ̸̳͡ sleep during †ђξ match time cz no hope M̶̲̥̅γ̲̣̣̥ bradas....no bullet ƒσя una gun again....=D =D ♒ђåª•ђåª•ђåª♒=D =D ....hehehehehehehehe...

Epl my foot! Up la liga

Go Bayern