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Well, at least it's not Barcelona.

Arsenal were in the second-placed pot for today's Champions League knockout draw, meaning they risked facing the cream of Europe, such as Barcelona and Dortmund.

Naturally, they were then drawn against the cream of Europe, last season's runners-up Bayern Munich.

Dream tie

We may moan and groan about a tough draw, but this is what the Champions League is all about. Of course the two games will be tough, against a Bayern side running away with the Bundesliga, and boasting the likes of Franck Ribery and Bastian Schweinsteiger in their ranks.

The first match will be played at the Emirates, with the return leg played two weeks later in the Allianz Arena. There's no guarantee we'll get anything out of either, but they both should be fantastic games, and as the underdog anything we do get will be a bonus.

Revenge and weakness

Arsenal do have some relation to Bayern-Lukas Podolski spent an unhappy three years there. He wasn't on the best terms when he left, so he should be out to remind them what they're missing. He won't have too difficult a time of things either: Bayern are missing Badstuber at centre-back so midfielder Javi Martinez may well fill in. At right-back Rafinha is nothing special. If Arsenal can neutralise the attacking threat of the Germans they might just have a chance.

Even if you give us no chance at all, spare a thought for Manchester United. They've drawn Real Madrid.

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#10 RomanianGunner 2012-12-21 21:40
for me, bayern is second team in europe after barca...anyway, i believe we can qualify to the next round with 2 new and good players on this winter transfer window.we should play with confidence and the result will come, good luck!
#9 DENIS KEMJIKA 2012-12-21 17:44
If Arsenal will create any surprises depends much on the acquisitions made in the January transfer window. Let Wenger get a good defensive midfieder, a reputed finisher(stricker) and a commanding central defender. I can then bet Arsenal will win.
#8 Rob 2012-12-21 09:21
I just wanna point out a few errors in this article. I am a longtime Bayern fan so I just wanna clear up these mistakes.

Firstly, while it is correct that Badstuber is missing, we still have Dante, probably the most solid center back in Germany at the moment. Also while it is true that Martinez will most likely fill in in CB, this is no problem as Martinez played as CB nearly the whole of last season at Athletic Bilbao.

Lastly while Rafinha 'may be nothing special' as the article suggests, it will be our captain, Philipp Lahm playing as RB and youngster David Alaba as LB.

This is a very interesting draw and I'm looking forward to two great matches.
+2 #7 Pablo nez 2012-12-20 12:37
I had tweeted champions league dis morning that -as an Arsenal fan -i'd prefer Dortmund or (our devil) Barca or any tough opponent will make me have unpalatable enjoyment of watching my dear team stretched to d limit with probably little chance,and watching great football. I love tough things! Bayern is a tough customer but that is why we have to brace up and Arsene must fix any perceived problems b4 then. For how long shall we be running frm taking on d best in d world.! Let us beat d best to be d best. Remember Arsenal vs Ac milan 2008. Albeit diff squad bt we beat them. WE CAN BEAT BAYERN. COME ARSENAL!
+3 #6 Lincoln14 2012-12-20 11:55
Its time we start sayin "bring it on" to who ever we playin. We must believe again and Bayern isn't Kratos
+2 #5 Olana 2012-12-20 11:51
It will be an entertaining game, we have a chance we can add two to three quality playes on the currnet crop. Hope Jack will be on his best form by then
+8 #4 Sebastian 2012-12-20 11:35
Of course it is a tough draw, but they are all tough draws at this stage, I am sure they would also have liked to avoid us. If we can win 1-0 at home and then nick an away goal we're in with a shout. Tough, but not impossible.
+2 #3 Theo 2012-12-20 11:32
Of course we have a chance, but really cannot see us beating Bayern. Still, should be entertaining
-12 #2 Robfury 2012-12-20 11:24
The draw isnt till friday night that was just a rehearsal draw.
+15 #1 lucky 2012-12-20 11:17
bayern munich is nothing! cmon arsenal and gooners we are not mediocre team! it seems gooners think that now arsenal is a mediocre team but its not! we can beat bayern! victoria concordia crescit!