Joshua Kimmich Doesn't Impressed With Arsenal: Only Dead Balls And Long Feed

Joshua Kimmich insists Arsenal are not strong opponents for Bayern Munich (Instagram/@fcbayern).

JAKARTA - Joshua Kimmich said Paris Saint-Germain was the toughest team Bayern Munich have faced this season despite losing 1-3 to Arsenal in the Champions League.

However, Kimmich was not impressed at all with Arsenal. In fact, he refused to include the Gunners in the strong team list even though Bayern Munich lost against them.

The midfielder insists Mikel Arteta's side only depend on set pieces and likes to play long passes.

"No, I don't think it's (the toughest team). I think PSG is the toughest. Especially the way they play.

"Arsenal is completely different. They rely on set pieces. They like to play long passes. They like to fight for the second ball. The match against PSG is completely different. It's more like a football game."

"Against Arsenal, it's not about football. It's more about game management and duels. Arsenal played very well tonight. Their victory was appropriate, but we had to learn from this match," Kimmich told TNT Sport.

Bayern Munich suffered their first defeat this season on Thursday, November 27, 2025 WIB, at the Emirates Stadium, through goals from Jurrien Timber, Noni Madueke, and Gabriel Martinelli.

Timber's goal came from Bukayo Saka's corner, while Martinelli's third goal came from a long pass in a counter-attack.

No wonder, although Vincent Kompany's men beat reigning PSG 2-1 earlier this month, Kimmich feels Les Parisiens offer more threats than the Gunners.

Kimmich's comments came after Arteta said Arsenal beat the best team in Europe, Bayern Munich.