Arsene Wenger has finally spent some money in the summer when he signed Mesut Ozil from Real Madrid and it paid off. Arsenal is having a great Season and are strong contenders to win the Premier League Trophy for the first time in recent years. They have fixed their defence operated by Per Mertesacker and Laurent Koscielny and their goalkeeper Wojciech Sczeczny looks to have improved too. In midfield they now have the German wizard Mesut Ozil, partnered by the rejuvenated Aaron Ramsey, Jack Wilshere and Santi Cazorla. Theo Walcott is out until the end of the Season, but Arsenal seem to work equally as good without him. Their only true center forward Olivier Giroud is in top form as well, scoring goals and providing opportunities for the midfielders to score.
FC Bayern have changed their style of play a little under Pep Guardiola, but are equally as dominant as last Season. Their lead in the Bundesliga is huge, so they can concentrate on retaining the Champions League Trophy for another year. Dante and Jerome Boateng fit perfectly into the CB positions, David Alaba and Franck Ribery rule on the left flank, on the right Arjen Robben will probably be joined by Phillip Lahm once Bastian Schweinsteiger returns from injury. New signing Mario Gotze did not need much time to fit in and playmaker Toni Kroos is also having a solid season in his new role. Up front, Mario Mandzukic looks to have lost his place as Guardiola prefers Thomas Muller or even Mario Gotze in the Nr. 9 position.
Key Fantasy Players:
Arsenal: Giroud, Ozil, Mertesacker
Bayern München: Muller, Robben, Alaba
Prediction: It was a tight affair last season and will be tight this year too. Expect an entertaining encounter, but there can only be one winner - Bayern München. Result: 1:2
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| Thomas Muller scoring vs. Arsenal (Photo: asportnews.com) |
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