Manager Arsene Wenger knows it would be crazy to believe Arsenal can simply blow away the best team in the world, but sees no reason why his side cannot match Bayern Munich in their Champions League showdown.

The German giants come to Ashburton Grove tonight in imperious form, having just set a record for the best start to a domestic season with their ninth consecutive Bundesliga victory.

Pep Guardiola’s men have also dominated the European campaign, with a 100 per cent record from both Group F matches so far, netting eight times without reply.

Arsenal, meanwhile, have suffered successive defeats from their first two Champions League fixtures to sit bottom of the table and face a battle to qualify for the last 16.

However, domestically the Gunners continue to impress, following up the demolition of Manchester United with a hard-earned 3-0 win at Watford to sit second in the Premier League table.

“You can consider the teams who win the Champions League are the best in the world because most of the time they win after the World Cup of the clubs in recent years,” he said.

“However, there is no team without weaknesses.

“What we want to do tomorrow is win the game.

The Gunners boss added: “We have the needed belief and confidence that we are doing something right, so that helps.”