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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Jacob Steinberg

Thomas Tuchel backs Harry Kane to thrive in renewal of Arsenal rivalry

Harry Kane in Bayern Munich training on Monday
Harry Kane, pictured in Bayern Munich training on Monday, has 14 goals in 19 games against Arsenal. Photograph: Sven Hoppe/AP

Thomas Tuchel said that nothing will hold Harry Kane back when the Bayern Munich striker returns to north London and renews hostilities with Arsenal in the Champions League.

Bayern’s manager, who warned that the Bundesliga champions know how to hurt Mikel Arteta’s side, is not worried about Kane being targeted because of his Tottenham connections during the first leg of Tuesday’s quarter-final at the Emirates Stadium. The England captain scored 14 goals in 19 appearances for Spurs against Arsenal and Tuchel backed him to silence the taunts from the home fans.

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