Bayern Munich v Arsenal: Official line-ups confirmed for Champions League clash

The starting line-ups have been confirmed ahead of Bayern Munich’s Champions League meeting with Arsenal at the Allianz Arena.

The match is the third day of the competition, with both coaches having finalised their selections before kick-off.

Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany has been forced to alter his midfield after Joshua Kimmich was ruled out at the last minute and Michael Olise was suspended. The German side will look to Harry Kane to lead the attack, supported by Serge Gnabry, Ibrahim Saibari and Josip Stanisic.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has named a strong defensive unit in the absence of William Saliba, while selecting an attacking line-up intended to challenge Bayern’s defence. Kai Havertz starts up front, with Bukayo Saka, Martin Odegaard and Noni Madueke behind him.

Bayern Munich XI: Neuer; Laimer, Upamecano, Kim, Davies; Bischof, Pavlovic; Stanisic, Saibari, Gnabry; Kane

Arsenal XI: David Raya; Timber, Konsa, Gabriel, Calafiori; Rice, Bruno Guimaraes; Saka, Odegaard, Madueke; Havertz