Mario Mandzukic vs Per Mertesacker and Laurent Kosielny
Bayern boss Pep Guardiola has not been afraid to play a false nine this season but the Spaniard is expected to opt for Mario Mandzukic as a lone striker on Wednesday. The Croatian will be tasked with holding up the ball and bringing the likes of Robben, Mario Goetz and Toni Kroos into play. Arsenal’s centre back pairing of Per Mertesacker and Laurent Koscielny are enjoying a brilliant season but the duo have struggled against dynamic, speedy strikers like Luis Suarez and Sergio Aguero. Mandzukic is unlikely to give the duo the run around but his movement in the box is excellent and he is great in the air. Bayern have goals throughout the team but boss Arsene Wenger will know that if his centre backs can keep Mandzukic quiet, the Gunners have a much better chance of keeping a precious clean sheet.
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