Martin Keown reserved special praise for Declan Rice following Arsenal’s 3-1 victory over Bayern Munich, applauding the midfielder on perhaps the ‘most complete performance’ of his career.

Arsenal dealt the first blow against the run of play as Jurrien Timber headed home Bukayo Saka’s inswinging corner to break the deadlock in the 22nd minute of Wednesday’s Champions League thriller at the Emirates.

Lennart Karl, 17, finished off an exquisite 24-pass move to level for Bayern just ten minutes later, becoming the youngest player to score in their first two appearances in the competition.

But the Gunners dug deep and once again showed their spirit and togetherness to turn the heavyweight group-stage tie back in their favour in the second period.

Noni Madueke directed home a pinpoint cross

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