Pep Guardiola wary of 'long-ball' Arsenal in Champions League match

Pep Guardiola expects Arsenal to come out fighting in their Champions League clash at the Allianz Arena on Wednesday night - but warned his Bayern side must deal with their "long balls"..

The Bayern Munich coach saw his side beaten 2-0 at the Emirates Stadium in the last round of fixtures as Arsenal reacted to losing their opening two group fixtures.

Guardiola's side remain in a strong position to reach the knock-out stages having won their other two matches in the group while the Gunners will be up against it if they fall to defeat in Munich.
Arsenal are enjoying a good run of form as they visit Bayern for the third time in four seasons.

Olivier Giroud celebrates his goal at Emirates

Arsene Wenger's men are unbeaten in the previous two outings and Guardiola believes the Frenchman will be looking to utilise in-form striker Olivier Giroud to keep that record alive.
"They will not park the bus, but attack," Guardiola said. "Arsenal is a top team in Europe. They are strong enough. Arsenal want to attack, but it's difficult against us with our good pressing game.