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Arsenal vs. Bayern Munich lineups: Martinelli starts, Neuer back from injury

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Gabriel Martinelli came into Arsenal's attack in place of Gabriel Jesus for Tuesday's Champions League quarter-final first leg against Bayern Munich.

Brazil winger Martinelli replaced his compatriot in Gunners boss Mikel Arteta's starting line-up at the Emirates Stadium.

Jakub Kiwior was the other alteration from Arsenal's 3-0 Premier League victory at Brighton last weekend as the Polish defender took over from Oleksandr Zinchenko at left-back.

Premier League leaders Arsenal are aiming to reach the Champions League semi-finals for the first time since 2009.

In the midst of a woeful domestic season, Bayern are hoping to salvage their troubled campaign by winning a seventh Champions League crown.

Bayern boss Thomas Tuchel had former Tottenham striker Harry Kane leading his attack on the England captain's return to north London following his move to Munich last year.

Eric Dier, currently on loan at Bayern from Tottenham, started in central defence, while former Arsenal winger Serge Gnabry was included in Tuchel's forward line.

Arsenal (4-2-3-1)

David Raya; Ben White, William Saliba, Gabriel Magalhaes, Jakub Kiwior; Declan Rice, Jorginho; Bukayo Saka, Martin Odegaard (capt), Gabriel Martinelli; Kai Havertz

Coach: Mikel Arteta (ESP)

Bayern Munich (4-2-3-1)

Manuel Neuer (capt); Joshua Kimmich, Eric Dier, Matthijs De Ligt, Alphonso Davies; Leon Goretzka, Konrad Laimer; Leroy Sane, Jamal Musiala, Serge Gnabry; Harry Kane

Coach: Thomas Tuchel (GER)

Referee: Glenn Nyberg (SWE)

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