Arsenal haven’t had particularly fond experiences of facing Bayern Munich in recent years, and were smashed 10-2 by the German giants when they faced off in the Champions League first knockout round last season. They’ll be hoping to avoid similar humiliation on Wednesday in an affair that promises to be friendlier in both name and nature, as the sides face off in the opening round of the International Champions Cup.
Bayern Munich vs. Arsenal 2017 live stream: Start time, TV channel, and how to watch International Champions Cup online
Bayern Munich go head-to-head with Arsenal in Shanghai on Wednesday.
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Bayern will be hoping to build upon the 9-1 victory they recorded over Bavarian minnows Erlangen-Bruck in their one full friendly so far. Arsenal, meanwhile, recorded two-goal wins over Sydney FC and Western Sydney Wanderers in the two Australian friendlies they played before jetting over the Pacific to Shanghai.
Bayern Munich summer signing to watch: James Rodríguez
Bayern have revised their initial touring squad to include summer signing James Rodríguez. The Colombian playmaker has arrived on a two-season loan from Real Madrid, and will be hoping to rediscover the kind of form that earned him a spot in FIFA’s Dream Team at the 2014 World Cup. Arsenal’s midfield will have to work hard to keep him quiet.
Arsenal summer signing to watch: Alexandre Lacazette
Arsenal have themselves been busy so far this summer, not so much dipping into the market as diving headfirst into it. They’ve made the uncharacteristically huge signing of Alexandre Lacazette, with the prolific French striker arriving from Lyon for a club-record fee believed to be an initial £46.5 million. Lacazette’s got the potential to be the consistent goalscorer the Gunners have so badly needed, and he’ll be looking to get into the swing of things quickly.
Compared to other friendlies, is this worth my time?
Without a doubt. Though it’s still a friendly, both of these sides will have big new signings on show, and a smattering of young talents to boot. If you’re going to watch any friendly this week, this wouldn’t be a bad one to choose. 7/10.
Match date/time: Wednesday, 7:20 a.m. ET, 7:20 p.m. local
Venue: Shanghai Stadium, Shanghai, China
TV: ESPN Deportes (U.S. — Spanish); EuroWorld Sport (Canada); Premier Sports (U.K.); Sport1 (Germany).
Online: WatchESPN (U.S. — English); ESPN Deportes+ (U.S. — Spanish); Sport1+ (Germany).
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