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Javi Martinez reveals why Bayern Munich are worried about Arsenal
JAVI MARTINEZ believes this Arsenal side is the toughest Bayern Munich have faced in the last five years.
Harry Redknapp predicts Bayern to beat Arsenal
Arsenal travel to the Bundesliga champions for the first leg of their last-16 encounter tonight (7.45pm).
The Gunners face a tough test, with Bayern having knocked out Arsene Wenger's side at this stage of the Champions League in two of the last four seasons.
Arsenal also lost 5-1 when they last visited Bayern in the Champions League group stage last season.
Bayern Munich star Javi Martinez is expecting a tough clash with Arsenal
But Bayern defender Martinez is expecting a tougher Gunners side this evening.
"I think against Arsenal it’s always difficult," Martinez told Goal.
"They have young players, but very good, very fast players. I think they're one of the most difficult opponents in the round of last 16.
Arsenal lost 5-1 at Bayern Munich last season
"Of course, we know that Bayern's goal is always to win the Bundesliga title and to do that we have to beat all of the teams in the tournament.
"Now it’s time for Arsenal and we trust our team, our manager, our fans. So I’m sure we will give everything we have to try to beat them.
"This year they are doing very well. They are in fourth position now, but the Premier League is very, very difficult this year. So yes, this is the toughest Arsenal we have faced in the last five years."
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