Kroos missile helps Bayern sink 10-man Arsenal


Arsenal's goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski (C) fails to save a goal of Bayern Munich's Toni Kroos (unseen) during their Champions League round of 16 first leg soccer match at the Emirates Stadium in London February 19, 2014. REUTERS/Eddie Keogh

LONDON (Reuters) - Holders Bayern Munich survived an early battering to beat 10-man Arsenal 2-0 on a night of high drama in the Champions League on Wednesday as both teams missed penalties and home goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny was sent off.

A year to the day after the Germans beat Arsenal 3-1 at the Emirates Stadium in their last-16 first leg tie, Bayern handed out another beating to Arsene Wenger's men at the same stage of the competition.

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