Bayern Munich v Arsenal: Confirmed Line-ups – Arsene Wenger makes big decision in midfield

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has decided to include his star playmaker Mesut Ozil in his starting line-up tonight.

Ozil has been roundly criticised in recent weeks and there have been calls for him to be left out of the Arsenal side which takes on Bayern Munich tonight.

The Germany international has failed to register a goal since 10 December 2016. The BBC reported that Wenger had considered dropping the 28-year-old due to his poor form.

Ozil has not scored a goal in 2017 but he does have experience playing against Bayern Munich from when he played in the Bundesliga.

See More: Everything you want to know about Mesut Ozil

Arsenal are hoping to advance beyond the Champions League Round of 16 for the first time since the 2010. The North London based club last beat Bayern came back in March 2013.

Last six meetings
2013, Round of 16, first leg: Arsenal 1-3 Bayern Munich
2013, Round of 16, second leg: Bayern Munich 0-2 Arsenal
2014, Round of 16, first leg: Arsenal 0-2 Bayern Munich
2014, Round of 16, second leg: Bayern Munich 1-1 Arsenal
2015, Group F: Arsenal 2-0 Bayern Munich
2015, Group F: Bayern Munich 5-1 Arsenal

Bayern Munich v Arsenal: Confirmed Line-ups

Bayern confirmed line-up: Neuer – Lahm, Hummels, Martínez, Alaba – Xabi Alonso, Vidal – Robben, Thiago, Costa – Lewandowski.

Arsenal confirmed line-up: Ospina; Bellerin, Koscielny, Mustafi, Gibbs; Xhaka, Coquelin; Oxlade-Chamberlain, Ozil, Iwobi, Sanchez