Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has praised Bayern Munich's offensive prowess ahead of their UEFA Champions League clash.

Arteta highlighted Bayern's collective mechanisms and emphasized their attacking strength, noting their impressive offensive statistics.

"We recognize Bayern Munich as a formidable offensive team," Arteta stated in an interview with TNT Sports. "Their collective mechanisms, combined with individual quality, make them a formidable force."

Arteta stressed the importance of his team delivering their best performance to counter Bayern's offensive threat. "We have prepared diligently and aim to produce our strongest performance to nullify their attacking prowess," he added.

The comments come as Arsenal prepares to face Bayern Munich in the quarter-final first leg clash at Emirates Stadium on Tuesday night.