Hosting the second leg
The knockout rounds of the Champions League can create unique situations. The two-leg series and away-goals tiebreaker make every moment count.
For Arsenal, it is the first time in a long time that they will be able to host the second leg.
Clubs are paired by a group stage winner playing a group runner-up. The second place side hosts the first leg and the deciding match is played at the home grounds of the group winner.
After five consecutive seasons finishing runners-up in their Champions League group, Arsenal will have that advantage against Bayern in 2017.
The Gunners will be able to utilise a patient and possession-based approach when they visit the Allianz Arena in February. Finding an away goal will be critical, but there will not be as much pressure on Arsenal.
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Wenger’s side will know exactly where they stand and what they will need in terms of a result at home to reach the quarter-final stage. Needing to score as the visiting side can often be difficult, especially against a quality club like Bayern.
Arsenal have experienced many ups and downs already in the 2016-17 season, with much work to do in order to climb the Premier League table. For their Champions League dates with Bayern Munich in 2017, the Gunners will be ready to extract a measure of revenge with a strong performance over two legs.