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Bayern Munich

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Harry Kane is at the centre of everything good about Bayern Munich right now, and his performance in the 2-2 Champions League draw with Arsenal at the Allianz Arena underlined why he is among the favourites for Monday's Ballon d'Or ceremony in London. Kane scored from the spot, set up Alphonso Davies for the equaliser with a pass from deep, and even took a goalkeeper's throw-in, becoming the first player in Champions League history to score, assist and execute a goal kick in a single match, according to Opta. The result leaves Bayern 14th in the European table with five points from three games, and former Bayern midfielder Dietmar Hamann has publicly doubted the club can finish in the top eight and avoid the playoff round.

The bigger concern emerging from that match is the injury to Luis Diaz. The Colombian winger suffered a small muscle tear in his left hamstring after coming off the bench and is expected to miss four to six weeks. With Jamal Musiala also sidelined long-term and Serge Gnabry not yet fully fit, Bayern's attacking depth is being tested. Alphonso Davies is the most likely solution on the left flank, having impressed there against Arsenal.

Off the pitch, coach Vincent Kompany was reportedly taken to hospital after collapsing at training on Friday, adding further uncertainty ahead of Sunday's Bundesliga trip to Freiburg, where Bayern arrive as league leaders. Teenager Lennart Karl, meanwhile, faces a public dressing-down from honorary president Uli Hoeneß over his social media activity and a dip in form.

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Kompany urges patience as Bayern teenager Karl seeks best form

Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany has called for calm regarding the recent form of teenage attacker Lennart Karl after leaving the youngster on the bench against Arsenal. Despite a reduction in playing time at the Allianz Arena, the Belgian tactician insists the highly-rated forward retains the full backing of his staff.

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Man Utd want Nagelsmann to replace Carrick

Manchester United have reportedly identified Julian Nagelsmann as their primary target to succeed Michael Carrick as the pressure reaches a breaking point at Old Trafford. The former Bayern Munich and Germany boss is said to be open to a move to the Premier League following a disastrous run of form for the Red Devils.

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Odegaard hails Arsenal resilience after draw against Bayern

Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard has praised his side's character after the Gunners secured a hard-fought draw against Bayern Munich in the Champions League. Despite missing out on a victory, the Norwegian midfielder believes the performance proved Arsenal can compete with Europe's elite in the most hostile environments.

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Standings

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PosTeamPWDLFA+/-PTSForm
1Bayern Munich crestBayern Munich64202251714
W
D
W
W
D
2Borussia Dortmund crestBorussia Dortmund6420114714
D
D
W
W
W
3Freiburg crestFreiburg6411156913
L
W
D
W
W
4Bayer Leverkusen crestBayer Leverkusen6411169713
W
W
W
D
W
5Mainz 05 crestMainz 0563121410410
W
L
W
L
W
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