Arsenal may turn to Gabriel Jesus for experience in Wednesday night’s trip to Bayern Munich. It can also be a night when they reject him as a trustworthy choice right away.

Does Mikel Arteta have enough faith in the Brazilian forward for Arsenal’s most important match of the season, given that he is one of the few players in the Gunners roster with Champions League experience prior to this campaign?

Jesus had only scored once in his seven Premier League games in 2024 going into the Bayern trip; hardly the form required for a stadium the size of the Allianz Arena. Further concerns were raised about Arteta’s ability to progress at center-forward in the summer following another inefficient performance against Aston Villa.

Nevertheless, in his seven European games this season, Jesus has performed for Arsenal when called upon, tallying four goals and three assists, including a brilliant assist for Leandro Trossard in the first-leg equalizer against Bayern. However, it remains unclear if he or Kai Havertz is the better choice for the No. 9 spot on Wednesday.

The striker’s future at Arsenal is in jeopardy if Arteta chooses Jesus. A strong showing would maintain his status as a key player at the club. If something more goes wrong, he could not be back this year.

Is there a chance that Spurs supporters are rooting for Arsenal over Bayern?

Tottenham has dropped out of the top four following a crushing loss at Newcastle on Saturday. They are now focused on the coefficient race in the hopes of qualifying for the Champions League.

Spurs’ current standing in fifth place may be sufficient to qualify for the Champions League should the Premier League be awarded one additional seat in the redesigned competition for the following season.

However, Germany (16.785) now leads England (16.750) in the competition for the additional Champions League slot, and Wednesday’s crucial match between Bayern Munich and Arsenal will have a significant impact on the coefficient standings.

To finish ahead of England, Germany will most likely need to see both Bayern and Bayer Leverkusen—who play West Ham in the Europa League quarterfinals—move forward.

On Wednesday, Spurs supporters are left in an unpleasant situation: should they back their bitter rivals Arsenal in the hopes of qualifying for the Champions League the next season?

Or do they support Harry Kane, their erstwhile idol, to put an end to Arsenal’s hopes of winning a European Cup?