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George Flood

Arsenal 2-2 Bayern Munich: Bukayo Saka denied last-gasp penalty in Champions League thriller

Arsenal were controversially denied a last-gasp penalty as they drew 2-2 with Bayern Munich in a thrilling first leg of their heavyweight Champions League quarter-final tie.

Bukayo Saka was brought down inside the box by Manuel Neuer in the final seconds of Tuesday night’s pulsating clash in north London, only to see his spot-kick appeals waved away by Swedish referee Glenn Nyberg, who then promptly blew the final whistle amid a furious reaction from the home fans, players and coaches.

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