GK) Fabianski – The Polish star will have to step up in the absence of first choice keeper Szczesny, who is suspended for the game after his red card in the first leg. Fabianksi managed a decent outing against Everton on Saturday, but it will take the maximum out of the keeper if he has to stop the Bavarians from damaging his goal post at the Allianz Arena.
RB) Bacary Sagna – I think the most crucial man for the Gunners would be Sagna. He will have to face fellow French man Franck Ribery who has recovered from his injury and would be raring to get on with things. The French International has already opened his account post his injury when he netted in against Wolfsburg on Saturday.
CB) Laurent Koscielny – Probably the first name on Wenger’s team sheet. The Frenchman will have to be on his toes the entire course of the match if Arsenal stand a chance of going past the Bavarians.
CB) Per Mertesacker – The passionate BFG will face his German colleagues, but will have to stand tall alongside Koscielny to try and stop the likes of Kroos, and Muller from getting past him. He played a crucial role at the Emirates during the reverse fixture, but couldn’t keep the Germans quiet, and this time around, it will be another test to his credentials.
LB) Kieran Gibbs – The English International was taken off in the final minutes against Everton, but it was nothing critical and is expected to start in Germany. With Monreal out injured, Gibbs remains as an automatic selection.