However, the Gunners have been knocked out in the last 16 in each of the last six seasons (twice v Bayern Munich) whilst the Bavarians have reached the semis in the last five campaigns.
This is the first time Bayern Munich haven't topped their Champions League group since 2009-10. They nevertheless reached the final later that season (0-2 v Inter Milan).
Bayern Munich have won their last 15 home Champions League games (53 goals scored, 8 conceded), the longest winning run in the history of the competition.
Olivier Giroud has scored in three of his last four Champions League games against Bayern Munich, including in two of his last three away against them.