Wenger: We have nothing to fear

Arsene Wenger maintains Arsenal should have nothing to fear about tackling one of Europe’s heavyweights in Bayern Munich — with history showing on their day his side are a match for anyone.

The Gunners host Blackburn in the fifth round of the FA Cup today in the first of a run of games which Wenger accepts will define their season as they aim to stay on course for a first trophy since 2005 and break back into the Premier League’s top four.

Bayern, runners-up to Chelsea in last season’s Champions League final, are currently 15 points clear at the top of the Bundesliga — having not lost since October 28. Jupp Heynckes’ men have returned from the winter break with four straight league wins.