Bayern Munich's Champions League campaign is showing signs of inconsistency after they were held to a 2-2 draw by Arsenal at the Allianz Arena, a result that leaves them fifth in the league phase table with five points from three games. The Gunners, who arrived with a perfect record, took the lead through Eberechi Eze and equalised late through Declan Rice to deny Bayern what would have been a statement win.

The result adds to a growing sense that this Bayern side, for all its quality, cannot yet be fully trusted in the biggest moments. They dropped points at Viking Stavanger two weeks ago, and another draw at home to one of Europe's top sides raises questions about their ability to close out matches under pressure.

The squad situation is not helping. Michael Olise served a suspension earned through a needless red card in Norway, while Joshua Kimmich missed the match due to a bereavement in his family. Trainer Vincent Kompany was himself battling a virus that caused him severe hip pain and nearly kept him from the touchline. After the game, concern shifted to Luis Diaz, who came off the bench and then had to be withdrawn again with a muscular problem. Kompany admitted he was "somewhat worried" about the Colombian.

Bayern sit top of the Bundesliga with 14 points from six games, and attention turns quickly to Sunday's away trip to Freiburg.