Vincent Kompany played down Mikel Arteta ’s suggestion that Arsenal had beaten the ‘best team in Europea’ after Bayern Munich suffered a Champions League humbling.

Two 100% European records were on the line at the Emirates Stadium last night and it was the home side who emerged victorious after a scintillating second half display.

Goals from substitutes Noni Madueke and Gabriel Martinelli sealed a landmark win for Arteta’s ever improving side who overcame a shaky start to vanquish a team who have, themselves, been riding the crest of a wave.

Bayern, runaway leaders in the Bundesliga, had already beaten defending champions PSG away from home in the competition this season, but simply melted away after the restart amid an Arsenal onslaught.

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