Arsene Wenger risks ire of Arsenal fans after selecting David Ospina in Munich

Arsene Wenger will risk the ire of Arsenal supporters after deciding to play David Ospina rather than Petr Cech in the first leg of their Champions League round-of-16 clash with Bayern Munich on Wednesday. Cech, the only previous winner of the competition in the Arsenal ranks, will be warming the bench at the Allianz Arena – the venue for his Champions League success with Chelsea – as Wenger sticks by Colombia international Ospina.

Petr Cech will not leave Arsenal in the summer

Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech will not be leaving the north London outfit in the summer transfer window, according to his agent. Cech has come under scrutiny for his performances recently and was at fault for gifting Cesc Fabregas a goal at Stamford Bridge as Chelsea ran out comfortable 3-1 winners on February 4. Joe Hart, Jordan Pickford and Guillaume Hubert have been linked with a move to Arsene Wenger’s side, while Wojciech Szczesny is expected back at Arsenal in the summer after his loan deal with Roma finishes.

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And that will wrap up the first half from the Emirates and the only question from a Watford perspective is why they’re not three or four up. It’s been domination against a pathetic Arsenal side who haven’t created a single noteworthy chance.

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