Mikel Arteta praises players after beating ‘best side in Europe’ in Bayern Munich

Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta showered praise on his players after they defeated the ‘best side in Europe’ in Bayern Munich. The Gunners registered a comprehensive 3-1 win over the Bundes Liga champions. 

Noni Madueke and Gabriel Martinelli scored in the second half for Arteta’s team after Jurrien Timber gave the team a 1-0 lead in the first half. With this win, the Premier League toppers have also occupied the top position in the Champions League.

“I have to praise our players because I think they had an incredible match against, in my opinion, the best team in Europe,” he said.

“Individually, we were immense to resolve all the challenges that these teams bring to the table.

“They know how hard we work to prepare for every single game. We know that the margins are super small. We started the week really well against Spurs, winning here at home. Today is another massive victory, but that’s it.

“We’ve certainly been very consistent in the competition so far, but it’s just the beginning. We are so pleased with what we’ve seen today.

“Again, the energy that we created in the stadium, what the team transmits, the energy that we bring, the quality that we play with, it’s incredible. And we have to maintain that because it’s still very early.”

On the other hand, Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane had a tough outing at the Emirates, failing to register a single shot on target.

He told TNT Sports: “It was a tough game, which is kind of what we expected. It was a good battle in the first half which was fairly even.

“Second half we didn’t quite have the same energy or intensity and we lost too many duels. It’s our first loss of the season.

“We don’t want to panic too much about it. But we will learn about it for sure.”

Bayern boss Vincent Kompany added: “First of all I have to congratulate Arsenal. It was a deserved win for them.

“They came out with more purpose and sharpness in the second half. We just allowed them to gain control.”

Arsenal will next take on Chelsea on Sunday.