The Bavarians’ goalkeeper made a number of fine saves to keep the Gunners at bay but was at fault for Giroud’s opener, and he admitted that he erred in conceding the goal
Manuel Neuer insisted he played well in Bayern Munich’s 2-0 Champions League defeat to Arsenal on Tuesday – although he did admit responsibility for the crucial opening goal.
Neuer produced a string of fine saves to keep Arsenal at bay, the pick of which being a stunning first-half block to keep out a Theo Walcott header, but then blundered horribly as Bayern fell behind.
Germany goalkeeper Neuer opted to try to claim a hopeful Santi Cazorla punt into the box but got nowhere near it, missing his punch completely, allowing Olivier Giroud to bundle the ball home.
Mesut Ozil added a late second, despite Neuer’s best attempts to prevent his close-range effort crossing the line.
Neuer told UEFA.com: “Basically, I played well. But it was my big mistake that led to Arsenal’s first goal.
“I think a draw would have been a more appropriate result.”