sport news CHRIS SUTTON'S KEY BATTLES: Gabriel and William Saliba must stop Harry Kane in ... trends now Arsenal face their biggest test of the season yet when they host Bayern Munich Mikel Arteta's side will have to find a way to stop Harry Kane at the Emirates Have Liverpool been mentally torpedoed by Man United? Listen to the It's All Kicking Off podcast By Chris Sutton Published: 22:44 BST, 8 April 2024 | Updated: 23:18 BST, 8 April 2024 Viewcomments Arsenal face their biggest Champions League test yet as Bayern Munich travel to the Emirates on Tuesday for another mouth-watering European encounter. North London has been a happy stomping ground for the Bundesliga champions in previous editions of the competition, but Mikel Arteta will be confident in front of their own supporters. No Bayern fans will be in attendance for the quarter-final clash after UEFA imposed a travelling stadium ban on the German giants for the tie in a blow to Thomas Tuchel's side. Meanwhile, there are a host of player matchups as Harry Kane returns to England's capital to face Arsenal for the first time since departing rivals Tottenham last summer. Mail Sport's Chris Sutton runs the rule over the three battles that could prove to be the difference in the Champions League clash. Arsenal face their biggest Champions League test yet as Bayern Munich travel to the Emirates on Tuesday North London has been a happy stomping ground for the Bundesliga champions in previous editions of the competition GABRIEL MAGALHAES and WILLIAM SALIBA vs HARRY KANE Maybe I’m cheating by naming two defenders versus one striker, but then this is the battle we all want to watch. The Premier League has seen some famous thou-shalt-not-pass pairings – from Rio Ferdinand and Nemanja Vidic to John Terry and Ricardo Carvalho – and Gabriel and Saliba have been totally dominant domestically this season. Now it’s time to translate that to the vital stages of the Champions League. It will not take much for Harry Kane to be motivated for this one and he will provide them with the ultimate test in the way he drops, half-turns, links up and, of course, scores. Arsenal duo Gabriel and William Saliba have been totally dominant domestically this season Harry Kane will fancy his chances of scoring at the Emirates after his stunning season so far BUKAYO SAKA vs ALPHONSO DAVIES This should be a high-octane battle down the wing. Saka will try to send Alphonso Davies in such a spin that he doesn’t know where he is as he feints, goes, stops, comes inside, chops back and generally tries to devastate the defender. Sometimes you have to wonder if he's got glue on his boots, given the way the ball can stick to him. But Davies like to fly forward, too. He is ultra quick and on Tuesday, Saka will need to show a willingness to work. He will have to track back and do the dirty work because Ben White will need his help. Bukayo Saka will try to send Alphonso Davies in such a spin that he doesn’t know where he is Davies is ultra quick and on Tuesday evening, Saka will need to show a willingness to work MARTIN ODEGAARD vs LEON GORETZKA It is no secret that Odegaard is instrumental for Arsenal and Bayern will know they need to nullify him. With his vision and ability to take the ball on the half-turn, he can cut you open with one of those sliding passes that he loves to play. Leon Goretzka is a powerhouse in the Bayern midfield who will need to try to stop Martin Odegaard Goretzka is a powerhouse in the Bayern midfield who will need to try to stop Odegaard from dictating proceedings. He can play a nice pass as well, but I suspect we will see Goretzka trying to use his physicality tonight. Read more: Share or comment on this article: CHRIS SUTTON'S KEY BATTLES: Gabriel and William Saliba must stop Harry Kane in his tracks, while Bukayo Saka will try to send Alphonso Davies into a spin as Arsenal host Bayern Munich All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility