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'Harry Kane knocking Arsenal out of the Champions League' - Gunners fans have mixed reactions after being drawn against England star's Bayern Munich in quarter-finals

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  • Arsenal set to face Bundesliga giants
  • Means a London homecoming for Kane
  • Mixed reaction to draw on social media
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    WHAT HAPPENED?

    After scraping past FC Porto on penalties earlier this week, the Gunners discovered their last-eight opponents on Friday afternoon. Arsenal were the first ball drawn, with Mikel Arteta's side set to face Kane and co. over two legs next month - a game that will see the ex-Tottenham icon return to face his former rivals.

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  • WHAT THE FANS ARE SAYING

    Social media exploded when the tie was drawn, with some rival supporters predicting a Kane-orchestrated downfall for Arsenal in the quarter-finals. X user @AzzaHoop wrote: "Harry Kane knocking Arsenal out of the champions league… things you’d love to see."

    Some of the Gunners faithful had an equally gloomy outlook, with @KBAFCconfessing: "Bayern Munich x Harry Kane, PTSD kicking in." Another supporter, @mus_yf commented: "Harry Kane soft penalty at the Emirates again!" while @TekkyTimber's take was that: "Harry Kane is definitely scoring against us."

    Not every Arsenal fan was as concerned about the England captain's talents, however. The World Class Dropout wrote: "Harry Kane welcome to the William Saliba detainment." Meanwhile, @BilalArdale boasted that: "Arsenal gonna make sure Harry Kane stays trophyless".

  • THE BIGGER PICTURE

    Kane has already returned to play in England once already since his blockbuster move to Bavaria, impressing in Bayern's 1-0 victory over Manchester United in the Champions League group stages at Old Trafford. With Die Roten out of the DFB-Pokal and trailing Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga title race by 10 points, continental glory is likely to be the only hope Kane has left of securing a trophy this season.

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    DID YOU KNOW?

    The winner of the tie will face either Manchester City or Real Madrid in the semi-finals. On the other side of the draw, Atletico Madrid were paired with Borussia Dortmund in the quarter-finals, while PSG will take on Barcelona.

  • WHAT NEXT?

    Before Kane can worry about facing former foes, he has a Bundesliga clash with Darmstadt to contend with on Saturday. After that he will be in international action for England, with the Three Lions set to face Brazil and Belgium in a pair of mouth-watering international friendlies.