The Digest:
Mikel Arteta has declared Arsenal will not fear Harry Kane's homecoming, a tactical and psychological stance that transforms north London history into a continental challenge, revealing how clubs evolve beyond local rivalries to face global threats where past ghosts must not haunt present ambitions.
Key Points:
- Mikel Arteta insisted Arsenal "wouldn't use the word fear" for Harry Kane
- Kane has scored 109 goals in 114 Bayern appearances since his 2023 move
- The striker netted 15 times in 21 career games against Arsenal
- He remains the highest-scoring opposition player at Emirates Stadium
- Arteta praised Kane's "incredible" consistency but emphasized preparation
- Defender Jurrien Timber acknowledged the challenge of stopping Kane
- The match pits two perfect Champions League records against each other
Sources: Sky Sports
