As Bayern Munich prepare to visit the Emirates Stadium for a top-of-the-table UEFA Champions League clash, Harry Kane has issued a strong warning to Arsenal: Bayern remain “dangerous against anyone,” and the England captain insists his side are ready for another heavyweight battle.
Both teams enter the tie level on 12 points and in excellent form, setting the stage for one of the standout fixtures of the group phase. The matchup also rekindles a familiar rivalry, with Kane once again at the centre of attention. The last time Arsenal and Bayern met in the Champions League, the striker played a key role as the German giants ousted the Gunners 3-2 on aggregate in the quarter-finals two seasons ago.
Speaking ahead of Wednesday night’s encounter, Kane discussed Bayern’s mindset, Arsenal’s evolution, and the unique dynamic of facing his former North London rivals on Europe’s biggest stage.
“It will be a tough game. Arsenal are top of the Premier League and the Champions League for a reason,” Kane told Bavarian Football Works. “They are very solid, we need to make sure we’re alert and that we make it difficult for them to win the ball back.”
Kane emphasised Bayern’s pressing game as a key weapon. With both sides boasting attacking firepower and tactical discipline, he expects a duel between two of Europe’s sharpest outfits. “We need to use our strengths, our pressing. Two of the best teams in the world will be going at each other, and we’re looking forward to this game. It will be a good opportunity to test ourselves.”
Arsenal, according to Kane, have become a more complete side since their previous meetings. He highlighted improvements in their defensive shape, experience, and Champions League maturity — all factors that contribute to their current momentum.
“They’ve become more solid, they have more experience – but they play similarly to how they did back then,” he said. “Defensively, their structure is better. They’ve gained experience in the Champions League, which has helped them grow. That’s why they’re in the position they’re in right now. It will be a good test for us.”
For Kane, facing Arsenal brings a familiar spark. Having spent years as Tottenham’s talisman, he knows the emotional weight these fixtures carry — even if the context has changed at Bayern.
“With Tottenham, it was always one of the biggest games of the season against Arsenal; I have friends who are fans of both teams,” he said. “It’s not quite the same with Bayern as we don’t always play against each other – but we got an important win against them in the quarter-finals two years ago. I’ve scored a lot of goals here in this stadium – but haven’t won many games. I hope we can change that tomorrow.”
Kane also drew comparisons to Bayern’s thrilling win over Paris Saint-Germain earlier in the campaign. While he acknowledged that Arsenal present a different tactical challenge, he believes the confidence gained from their performance against PSG serves as valuable momentum.
“The game will be different; Arsenal are more structured defensively, while against PSG there was more man-against-man pressing,” he noted. “But it was a great moment against Paris, that gave us a lot of confidence. It will be tough again – we’ll have to see how it goes.”
Ultimately, Kane’s message is clear: Bayern must be at their best, but when they reach top gear, they can trouble any opponent.
“We have to play with enthusiasm and try to reach our level so that it’s difficult for the opponent – just like in the first half against Paris,” he concluded. “We can be dangerous against anyone.”
With group supremacy at stake and old Premier League stories overlapping new European narratives, Arsenal vs Bayern promises another compelling chapter — and Harry Kane is ready to lead the charge.
