London, Nov. 27 -- Arsenal defeated Bayern Munchen 3-1 to record their fifth league phase win of the campaign, a perfect record which leaves them top of the table after UEFA Champions League Matchday 5 and secures them at least a place in the knockout phase play-offs, as per the UEFA Champions League website.

Arsenal took the lead in the 22nd minute when Bukayo Saka's curling corner was headed in by Jurrien Timber. Bayern equalised ten minutes later, Joshua Kimmich's long pass finding Serge Gnabry, who set up 17-year-old Lennart Karl for a straightforward finish.

Noni Madueke restored Arsenal's lead with a clinical close-range strike, before Gabriel Martinelli sealed the win with a composed finish, rounding Manuel Neuer to slot the ball...