Arsenal Lineups vs Bayern Munich OUT as Arteta Picks Best xG Performer in Starting XI

The Emirates Stadium prepares for a thrilling UEFA Champions League clash as Arsenal hosts Bayern Munich. Before the highly anticipated match, manager Mikel Arteta confirmed the Arsenal lineup vs Bayern, revealing a team built on recent momentum, which includes a key inclusion that will excite fans: the in-form Eberechi Eze getting a spot in the Arsenal F.C. lineup.

Mikel Arteta made it clear to the media that he wants his side to carry the mentality of their dramatic North London Derby 4-1 win over Tottenham Hotspur into this European fixture. He praised the opposition's German strength and consistency but also emphasised how important it would be to focus on their own dominant aggression and efficiency. "We have to make sure we carry that energy back to the stadium tomorrow," Arteta stressed, underscoring the necessity of his team performing against "a top side". Check Arsenal vs Bayern Lineups

The most pressing matter of discussion in advance of the team-sheet reveal was how the manager would balance the return of players such as Martin Odegaard and Noni Madueke with rewarding those who had been so good on Thursday against Spurs. It was a question of experience against red-hot form, and Arteta went for the latter in one of the most pivotal positions on the pitch.

Arsenal vs Bayern Lineups CONFIRMED

Arsenal Lineups vs Bayern

GK: Raya

DF: Timber, Saliba, Mosquera, Lewis-Skelly

MF: Rice, Zubimendi, Eze

FW: Saka, Trossard, Merino

Bayern Munich Lineups vs Arsenal FC

GK: Neuer

DF: Upamecano, Tah, Laimer, Stanisic

MF: Pavlovic, Kimmich, Olise

FW: Gnabry, Karl, Kane

Arteta Picks THIS Best xG Performer in Arsenal Starting XI

The decision to start Eberechi Eze is a clear nod to his current attacking output and efficiency. Widely recognised as a player who consistently outperforms his underlying metrics, Eze has been one of the most effective goal scorers in the Premier League this season relative to his chances.

This season, his goal total far outstrips his xG of about 2.50, making him the best xG overperformer in terms of goals in the Arsenal squad and one of the league’s most clinical finishers.

A hat-trick at the weekend, which included two low-probability goals in particular, illustrated the value of an attacking threat that needs only a half-chance to punish the opposition. Against a high-calibre side like Bayern Munich, Arteta needs moments of individual brilliance, and starting the in-form Eberechi Eze gives him exactly that. The attacking midfielder will be tasked with linking the midfield to the forward line, creating spaces for Saka and Trossard, and utilising his exceptional dribbling and shooting abilities to test Manuel Neuer.

Arsenal Face Tactical Challenge against Bayern Munich

With the inclusion of the dynamic midfield duo of Declan Rice and Martín Zubimendi, Arsenal's selection is balanced in order to take control of the game while providing a stable platform for the forwards. The defence, absence of Gabriel, is stout, having yet to concede a goal in the Champions League this season.

The duel between the attacking verve of Eberechi Eze and the positional discipline of the Bayern Munich midfield and defence will be a critical factor in determining the outcome of this Champions League showdown. This is a game where marginal gains matter, and Arteta is clearly betting on the confidence and clinical edge of his hottest attacker.