Arsenal v Bayern Munich [Confirmed Lineups] – Shock As Midfielder Makes First Start In Weeks

Arsene Wenger has named his side for could potentially be his final European match in charge of Arsenal. The Gunners take on Bayern Munich at the Emirates and there are more than a few surprises.

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Match: Arsenal v Bayern Munich
Stadium: Emirates Stadium
Kick-Off (GMT): Tue 7 Mar 19:45
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Arsene Wenger has made a couple of bold calls in his lineup. The back five is as expected with David Ospina playing behind Hector Bellerin, Shkodran Mustafi, Laurent Koscielny and Nacho Monreal.

The biggest call comes in midfield. Francis Coquelin is dropped to the bench and replaced by Aaron Ramsey. The Welshman making his first start for the club since the defeat to Watford in January. He plays alongside Granit Xhaka with Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain in the attacking midfield position.

Danny Welbeck keeps his place out wide with Theo Walcott accompanying him. The big story will be the return of Alexis Sanchez up front.

There are places on the bench for Olivier  Giroud, Lucas Perez and Mesut Özil.

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Here’s how the teams line up.

Arsenal Lineup:

David Ospina

Hector Bellerin

Shkodran Mustafi

Laurent Koscielny

Nacho Monreal

Granit Xhaka

Aaron Ramsey

Theo Walcott

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain

Danny Welbeck

Alexis Sanchez

Subs: Cech, Gibbs, Gabriel, Coquelin, Ozil, Perez, Giroud

Bayern Munich Lineup:

Manuel Neuer

Rafinha

Mats Hummels

Javi Martinez

David Alaba

Xabi Alonso

Arturo Vidal

Thiago

Arjen Robben

Franck Ribery

Robert Lewandowski

Subs: Ulreich, Costa, Coman, Bernat, Sanchez, Muller, Kimmich