Bayern set for Arsenal test without red-hot Olise

MUNICH: Champions League contenders Bayern Munich are due to face English champions Arsenal in a crucial early test of their title hopes on Wednesday, without key winger Michael Olise. The London-born Olise, who began his career in Arsenal's youth ranks, was shown a second red card after accumulating two yellows in the 3-3 draw with Viking last week.

Sent off for the first time in his career, Olise scored nine goals and provided five assists from 10 games in all competitions for Bayern this season. With Jamal Musiala dealing with injury and illness, and Serge Gnabry and Lennart Karl failing to maintain their best form, Olise and experienced captain Harry Kane have borne Bayern's attacking load so far.

Kane, who scored twice and set up another in the 6-1 win over RB Leipzig, urged his teammates to step up if Olise is not available. Despite missing Olise, Kane praised the rest of the squad's readiness to seize their moment, stating, "Missing one of your biggest players, you're going to feel it for sure, but that's where other people have to step up and show they can take their opportunity."