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Bayern Munich vs Arsenal: Petr Cech and David Ospina train for crunch Euro clash but who will start in goal on Wednesday night?

Arsene Wenger set to drop his No.1 Cech in favour of Colombian after making Champions League promise last summer

ARSENE WENGER has some big decisions to make ahead of Wednesday’s Champions League clash against Bayern Munich.

The Gunners’ title challenge in the Premier League is all but over following recent back-to-back defeats against Watford and Chelsea.

 Arsene Wenger led the way at Arsenal training ahead of the match against Bayern Munich
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Arsene Wenger led the way at Arsenal training ahead of the match against Bayern MunichCredit: Richard Pelham/Sun

And Arsenal fans will be praying their season doesn’t come to an abrupt end tomorrow when they visit the Allianz Arena, with Wenger set to drop Petr Cech in favour of David Ospina.


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Emirates No.1 Cech has made a number of high-profile clangers throughout the campaign and has even been linked with a move away next summer.

But the former Chelsea man wasn’t giving anything away as he was put through his paces at training this morning.

 Reports suggest Petr Cech will be dropped for the crunch Euro clash
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Reports suggest Petr Cech will be dropped for the crunch Euro clashCredit: Richard Pelham/Sun
 Reserve goalie David Ospina is set to start in his place
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Reserve goalie David Ospina is set to start in his placeCredit: Richard Pelham/Sun
 Alexis Sanchez looks set to lead the line for Arsenal once again
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Alexis Sanchez looks set to lead the line for Arsenal once againCredit: Reuters

However, Ospina appeared to be slightly flustered with proceedings at London Colney, perhaps feeling the pressure of tomorrow’s match already.

Alexis Sanchez looked distracted at one point as he gazed up at the sky.

 Mesut Ozil wrapped up from the relatively-mild weather with a snood
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Mesut Ozil wrapped up from the relatively-mild weather with a snoodCredit: Richard Pelham/Sun
 Danny Welbeck will be hoping to muscle his way in for a starting spot
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Danny Welbeck will be hoping to muscle his way in for a starting spotCredit: Richard Pelham/Sun
 Olivier Giroud also put in a good shift at the training ground this morning
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Olivier Giroud also put in a good shift at the training ground this morningCredit: Richard Pelham/Sun

While Mesut Ozil protected himself from the relatively-mild temperatures with a snood pulled up over his mouth and nose.

Olivier Giroud and Danny Welbeck also led the way under Wenger’s watchful gaze, and all involved will be hoping the club can build on Saturday’s narrow win over relegation candidates Hull.

 Yaya Sanogo was also pictured back at training
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Yaya Sanogo was also pictured back at trainingCredit: Getty Images
 Third-choice goalie Emiliano Martinez looked comfortable behind the camera
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Third-choice goalie Emiliano Martinez looked comfortable behind the cameraCredit: Getty Images
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