Wenger frustrated after Szczesny red card 'killed game'


Arsenal's manager Arsene Wenger throws the ball during the match against Bayern Munich in the Champions League round of 16 first leg soccer match at the Emirates Stadium in London February 19, 2014. REUTERS/Eddie Keogh

LONDON (Reuters) - Arsene Wenger cut a frustrated figure after his 10-man Arsenal side suffered a 2-0 home defeat to Bayern Munich in their Champions League Round of 16 first-leg clash at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday.

Both sides missed penalties in an explosive first half, with Arsenal's Mesut Ozil the first to draw a blank with David Alaba following suit for Bayern after home keeper Wojciech Szczesny had been sent off for wiping out Arjen Robben in the box.

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