Arsene Wenger took a major selection gamble as he handed novice French striker Yaya Sanogo a shock start in the Champions League last 16 first leg clash against holders Bayern Munich at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday.
The Gunners boss opted to pick Sanogo ahead of experienced France international Olivier Giroud, who was left on the bench following several days of lurid headlines about his private life.
Sanogo, 21, has little pedigree at the highest level, having played sparingly since signing for Arsenal from Ligue 2 club Auxerre as a free agent last year.