Team News: Yaya Sanogo starts for Arsenal

Yaya Sanogo has been named in Arsenal's starting lineup for tonight's Champions League last-16 encounter with Bayern Munich at the Emirates Stadium.

Olivier Giroud is among the substitutes as Arsene Wenger makes a total of five changes to his side.

Wojciech Szczesny returns in goal, while Bacary Sagna, Santi Cazorla and Kieran Gibbs are also given the nod.

Bayern coach Pep Guardiola has opted for a team that includes Javi Martinez, Mario Gotze, Arjen Robben, Toni Kroos and Mario Mandzuki.

Thomas Muller and Bastian Schweinsteiger both have to settle for a place on the bench.

Arsenal: Szczesny; Sagna, Mertesacker, Koscielny, Gibbs; Wilshere, Flamini; Oxlade-Chamberlain, Ozil, Cazorla; Sanogo Subs: Fabianski, Monreal, Jenkinson, Rosicky, Gnabry, Podolski, Giroud

Bayern Munich: Neuer; Dante, Boateng, Alaba; Thiago, Lahm, Martinez, Götze, Kroos; Robben; Mandzukic Subs: Starke; Van Buyten, Rafinha, Pizarro, Muller, Contento, Schweinsteiger

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