Are Arsenal the best team in the world right now?

Tabs and Ian (aka @arsecannonpics) revel in Arsenal’s stunning 3–1 victory over Bayern Munich, a performance that showcased dominance, resilience, and world‑class quality. From Timber’s set‑piece header to Martinelli’s trademark breakaway finish, the duo dissect the highlights, lowlights, and tactical decisions that defined one of Arteta’s finest halves of football. They celebrate Declan Rice’s relentless box‑to‑box brilliance, reflect on squad depth and rotation, and look ahead to the weekend showdown at Stamford Bridge against the Clown Car of a Club that is known as Chelsea.

🎙️ Topics covered:

• Timber’s header and set‑piece strength without Gabriel
• Martinelli’s breakaway goal and his European scoring streak
• Trossard’s injury and Madueke’s impact off the bench
• Declan Rice’s dominance and Ballon d’Or‑worthy form
• Squad rotation: Mosquera, Hincapié, Odegaard, and bench depth
• Arsenal’s xG superiority and tactical control vs Bayern
• Reflections on Arteta’s best half of football
• Listener & Follower 3 Word Reviews
• Preview of Chelsea away and the importance of maintaining momentum

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