Arsenal XI vs Bayern Munich: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Champions League

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Verri, M. (2026, October 21). Arsenal XI vs Bayern Munich: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Champions League. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/arsenal-fc-xi-vs-bayern-predicted-lineup-confirmed-team-news-injury-latest-2026-champions-league-b1301552.html

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Evening Standard · collected 2026-10-21 · by Matt Verri

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Arsenal is expected to make slight lineup changes for their upcoming Champions League match against Bayern Munich. Eberechi Eze, who struggled in the previous game and was substituted at halftime, might be replaced by Madueke on the left wing. Other potential changes include Jurrien Timber starting at right-back and Myles Lewis-Skelly getting a chance in midfield over Bruno Guimaraes. The match is scheduled for 8pm BST on October 21, 2026, at Allianz Arena, with Kai Havertz likely to retain his place as the forward despite recent underperformance.
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As of October 21, 2026, Arsenal prepares for their upcoming match against Bayern Munich in the Champions League. Myles Lewis-Skelly is predicted to start over Bruno Guimaraes in midfield due to a minor hamstring issue that has sidelined Martin Zubimendi. Jurrien Timber is expected to share right-back duties with Ben White. Eberechi Eze, who struggled in Arsenal's recent win against Nottingham Forest, may face competition from Celder Madueke for the left wing spot. Mikel Arteta is unlikely to make significant changes but might rotate players slightly without weakening his lineup. Despite Kai Havertz not performing well since returning from international duty, Arteta could still opt to start him in what he considers Arsenal's toughest game of the season so far.

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🔮 Jurrien Timber is likely to come in at right-back, as he continues to share the minutes with Ben White. In midfield, Myles Lewis-Skelly will hope to get his chance over Bruno Guimaraes, while Martin Zubimendi is available again and “will be involved” after a minor hamstring issue.
🔮 He is not expected to be involved in Arsenal's showdown with Bayern on Wednesday night but his absence is not likely to be a lengthy one.
🔮 Got Williams booked early on but then did not do enough to test him.
🔮 It had not cost them this week, when three slow starts have still delivered three wins, but it will catch up with them.
🔮 Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta revealed after the match that Saka had been dealing with a minor illness issue, but he is expected to be ready to start against Forest in the Premier League.
🔮 "For example, after the game with Lille, he came in and he’d made a massive impact and you could see straight away what he did on the pitch.
🔮 Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta revealed after the match that Saka had been dealing with a minor illness issue, but he is expected to be ready to start against Forest in the Premier League.
🔮 However, when it was put to him that those performances could be due to a lack of rhythm after limited minutes this season, Arteta was firm in his response.
🔮 Hincapie was expected to be out for "weeks", ruling him out of upcoming matches against Forest and Bayern Munich.
🔮 Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta revealed after the match that Saka had been dealing with a minor illness issue, but he is expected to be ready to start against Forest on Sunday.
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Arsenal Champions League Everton Munich Nottingham Forest

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Arsenal ORG · 4× Arteta PERSON · 4× Havertz PERSON · 2× Madueke PERSON · 2× Ben White PERSON · 1× Eberechi Eze PERSON · 1× Jurrien Timber PERSON · 1× Mikel Arteta PERSON · 1× Myles Lewis-Skelly PERSON · 1× Nottingham Forest ORG · 1×

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Jurrien Timber is likely to come in at right-back, as he continues to share the minutes with Ben White. In midfield, Myles Lewis-Skelly will hope to get his chance over Bruno Guimaraes, while Martin Zubimendi is available again and “will be involved” after a minor hamstring issue.
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🔮 Jurrien Timber is likely to come in at right-back, as he continues to share the minutes with Ben White. In midfield, Myles Lewis-Skelly will hope to get his chance over Bruno Guimaraes, while Martin Zubimendi is available again and “will be involved” after a minor hamstring issue.

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Eberechi Eze started on the left wing in Arsenal's win over Nottingham Forest on Sunday, but he struggled and was replaced at half-time. asserted
he → start → time
Madueke came off the bench to score the winner and he has looked bright in his appearances on that flank. asserted
he → come → flank
Mikel Arteta is unlikely to make wholesale changes but his squad is strong enough to rotate slightly without weakening the side. asserted
squad → make → side
Jurrien Timber is likely to come in at right-back, as he continues to share the minutes with Ben White. In midfield, Myles Lewis-Skelly will hope to get his chance over Bruno Guimaraes, while Martin Zubimendi is available again and “will be involved” after a minor hamstring issue. asserted
Zubimendi → come → issue
However, Arteta has handed Zubimendi limited minutes this season and it would be a surprise if he started him in Arsenal's toughest test of the campaign so far. asserted
he → hand → campaign
Kai Havertz has not been at his best since the international break, leaving Arteta with a decision to make up front. asserted
Havertz → leave → front
Viktor Gyokeres, who is yet to score for Arsenal this season, has started both Champions League matches this season. asserted
who → score → matches
However, Arteta so often turns to Havertz in the biggest games and there is every chance he does so again in Munich. asserted
he → turn → Munich
"If he is able to train the next few days he can be available for Everton, which is great news,” Arteta said. asserted
Arteta → train → Everton
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