Arsenal’s incredible squad depth was on show against Bayern Munich as substitutes Gabriel Martinelli and Noni Madueke came off the bench to score in the Champions League.
Arsenal produced an emphatic 3-1 win over Bayern Munich at the Emirates Stadium, sending out a real statement to the rest of Europe.
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Jurrien Timber, Gabriel Martinelli and Noni Madueke were the goal scorers for the Gunners, and the win means they are the only team in the Champions League to win all their group stage matches.
Earlier this season, Alan Shearer highlighted Arsenal’s improved squad depth, and right now, his observation is finally coming to light.
Gabriel Martinelli and Noni Madueke proved Arsenal’s insane squad depth
Martinelli and Madueke came off the bench to showcase Arsenal’s insane squad depth, and the two substitutes both found the back of the net.
Mikel Arteta’s side had a plethora of talent just sitting on the bench against Bayern Munich, with the likes of Martin Odegaard, Riccardo Calafiori, Piero Hincapie, Ethan Nwaneri and Ben White.
Madueke came on to replace the injured Leandro Trossard in the 36th minute, having just returned from a spell on the sidelines.
The 23-year-old grabbed the winning goal in the second half, as Calafiori’s cross picked him out at the back post. Fans are loving Madueke’s celebration as he slapped the Arsenal badge following his first Champions League goal.
Noni Madueke taps the Arsenal badge after his first Champions League goal
Meanwhile, Martinelli made his return by replacing Bukayo Saka, sealing the win after he beat Manuel Neuer to the ball and then had an empty net to score into.
The Gunners’ captain, Odegaard, also made his long-awaited return from injury as yet another sign of just how many options Arteta now has at his disposal.
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Martin Keown has hailed the substitutions made by Arteta against Bayern Munich, believing the Spanish coach made all the right moves.
“I think having a good feeling for what was happening, obviously, the first substitution was Trossard, who you want him back – he’s been incredible,” Keown told TNT Sports.
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“But then he took Saka off at the right time, Madueke’s already on the pitch, Calafiori gets an assist. Martinelli comes off the bench.”
The Gunners’ next test is a tough away trip to Stamford Bridge to take on second-place Chelsea.
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