Mikel Arteta has lost his two starting wingers to injury this month.

The Gunners head to the City Ground looking to keep pace with leader Man City.

Bukayo Saka was injured and substituted in the 10th minute of Arsenal's Champions League game against Bayern Munich.

The points were shared as the European giants played out an entertaining draw.

Gunners midfielder Rice lashed low beyond Bayern goalkeeper Manuel Neuer eight minutes from time to extend his side's unbeaten start to this season's competition following back-to-back wins over Napoli and Lille.

The Allianz Arena was buzzing with anticipation as hosts Bayern Munich took to a rain-soaked pitch to face last season’s runners-up Arsenal in the league phase of this season’s Champions League.

Arsenal will look to build on its battling win over the weekend as it hosts a Lille team riding high in Ligue 1 in this intriguing UEFA Champions League clash in North London. The Gunners had to show their mettle on Saturday as they came from a goal behind to claim a morale-boosting win over in-form Leeds in the Premier League.

A dramatic second half in Munich highlighted a busy Wednesday of Champions League action, with late goals, stunning finishes and a few surprises across Europe.

Arsenal and Manchester United are reportedly interested in signing Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Yasin Ayari as both clubs look to strengthen their midfield ahead of the summer transfer window.