Bayern Munich star Joshua Kimmich has claimed Arsenal aren't the most difficult team that Bayern Munich have played in the Champions League so far this season.
The Gunners hosted the German champions on Wednesday night in the Champions League, with many dubbing the game as Europe's current two best sides going head-to-head on the biggest stage.
It was Arsenal who came out on top, with Jurrien Timber, Noni Madueke and Gabriel Martinelli on the score sheet to mark a monumental night for the current Premier League and Champions League leaders.
Kimmich, though - who played 81 minutes of the match in midfield - has suggested that Mikel Arteta's side aren't in fact all that.
Speaking after the game, the German, when asked if Arsenal were the best side he had faced, said: 'No, I don't think so. I think PSG was the toughest one. Especially the way they play.'
He went onto suggest that Arsenal's priorities weren't on football, but on other areas of the game, again comparing them to Paris Saint-Germain. Bayern played the French side in the last round of matches, winning 2-1.
'Arsenal is completely different,' Kimmich continued. 'They rely on set pieces.
'They love to play long balls. They love to fight for second balls. It was a completely different game against PSG. It was more of a football game.
'Today was not so much about football. It was more about game management and duels. Arsenal did this really well tonight. Their win was well deserved but we have to learn from this game.'
Arsenal have become known for their set piece abilities, with Timber heading in from a corner on Wednesday night.
Before the game, Arteta had joked that he was 'upset' that Arsenal didn't score from one against Tottenham, despite his side winning 4-1 in the north London derby on Sunday.
'For me, it is the same value (as open play goals),' Arteta said. 'It doesn't change anything. It is part of the game.
'In relation to your opposition, that you are playing and how they defend, we have to be very efficient in all departments. Being our best at everything we do, that is the aim.'
humadcast
238
We never wanted to be the toughest team you played against, we only wanted 3 points from you
Ducdkmprty
85
but the results showed otherwise...as a man utd fan ..i must say Arsenal is one of the best teams rightnow
Tiscnostuz
53
Kimmich should learn how to eat a humble pie sometimes it's believed each club bestows it's own system and for sure that's football you don't have to out play your opponents or score classic goals.
matric29
42
but they're the one that humble you please give kudos to those who deserve it
TM20
20
The rules are simple. you play low block, we score from set pieces, you attack, and you concede 3 or 4 goals .The choice is yours.😂. please give him some water he is still burning inside
Joshy88
16
Keep shut idiot, don’t your team played set pieces as well? Why can’t you bring something out from it. You are not just capable of matching the level of this present Arsenal team, you should be grateful you had a goal self. As a United fan, the better team won and if you come across them again, you will still be beaten again and again. This is not your league whereby you are the only big fish in the sea
Nuoaimortz
15
we're just fine with that,3 points that's all we needed,thank you sir kimmich.GUNNER TIL I DIE...