David Seaman, a legend of Arsenal, shared his insights on the Gunners’ performance in the Champions League quarter-final draw with Bayern Munich. He pointed out that Bayern is a strong team despite their league standing and that Arsenal displayed some nerves and inexperience during the match.
Seaman expressed concerns about Arsenal not playing their game and failing to show respect to Bayern. He believed that they should have been more aggressive and played with more confidence. Looking ahead to the second leg, Seaman is confident that Arsenal can still progress in the tie. He believes that the pressure is now on Bayern, and Arsenal just needs to focus on playing their best game in Munich.
Arsenal was fortunate not to give away a penalty while trailing 2-1, but Seaman noted that Saka may have been looking for one. He also mentioned the potential handball incident with Bayern which was not given. Seaman highlighted the importance of decisions like these in crucial moments of the game. Overall, Seaman remains optimistic about Arsenal’s chances in the second leg and believes that they have a great opportunity if they play their best game. Fans can listen to his full chat on BBC Sounds or read more about the penalty incidents and vote on whether they should have been given.
