Incredible Harry Kane underlines Ballon d’Or case by taking the mickey out of Arsenal defence

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Harry Kane really can do it all.The superstar striker had a hand in both of Bayern Munich’s goals as they played out a pulsating 2-2 draw at home against Arsenal.Kane’s exploits against Arsenal earned him Player of the Match honoursGettyHe assisted the Bavarians’ opener with an outrageous pass that sliced through Arsenal’s defence and put Alphonso Davies clear on goal.The Canadian coolly slotted past David Raya with a first-time effort, but the plaudits for the goal belonged to Kane.Kane’s pass had Stuart Pearce in awe, so much so he felt the striker ‘deserves probably half a goal’ rather than being awarded the assist.Stuart Pearce and Jim Proudfoot wax lyrical over Harry Kane“Harry Kane, how valuable is he?” Pearce said on commentary for talkSPORT.“What a pass that was. He’s bisected, (Jurrien) Timber, who thought he covered the run, but the ball was that good. It just rolled it perfectly inside the full-back.“Davies came onto it and opened the goal up perfectly, could take it first time.“The weight of the pass was excellent, the direction of the pass was excellent.“To be honest with you, Harry Kane deserves probably half a goal for that, not just an assist.”Commentator Jim Proudfoot added: “It’s an absolute mickey-take of a pass.”Davies’ goal cancelled out Eberechi Eze’s opener in the 25th minute.Kane isn’t slowing down at age 33GettyIt was then Kane’s turn to get on the scoresheet from the penalty spot on the hour mark.Kane won a spot kick attempt when his strike smacked Timber’s arm inside the box, giving the referee an easy decision.The 33-year-old stepped up and sent Raya the wrong way, with the goal marking the tenth consecutive Champions League game in which Kane had scored.Kane is just the second player to ever achieve the feat, with Cristiano Ronaldo the first to do so.The English superstar’s goal contributions also served as a timely reminder of his qualities ahead of this year’s Ballon d’Or ceremony on October 26. Kane is considered a serious contender to take out the gong as he aims to be the first Englishman to win it since Michael Owen in 2001.Kane’s goal against Arsenal was his 10th for Bayern this seasonGettyHarry Kane on the Ballon d’Or raceSpeaking to TNT Sports after the contest, Kane wasn’t overly keen on stating his case for the award but acknowledged Monday evening could be a ‘special one’.“It’d be a massive honour,” Kane said.“I’ve made it clear I don’t like to talk about myself, but I know it’d be a massive achievement if it does happen. “It’s hard because you’re right in the midst of the season, we’ve got so many games. Then Monday night, a big evening that could be a special one for me. “We’ve got one more league game to focus and then hopefully I can enjoy the day and evening on Monday.”Unfortunately for Kane and Bayern, they could not hold on for a huge three points as Declan Rice brought Arsenal level in the 82nd minute.Rice’s goal ensured Arsenal avoided a first Champions League loss in normal time since May 2025GettyThe midfielder drove into the box following a deft pass from Viktor Gyokeres and powered his effort past Manuel Neuer from close range.Despite his late heroics, Rice was all too happy to heap praise on Kane in his post-match interview ahead of Monday’s ceremony.Declan Rice talks up Harry Kane’s Ballon d’Or hopes“For me, he’s the clear winner,” Rice told TNT Sports.“I think his numbers speak for themselves. The year he’s had has been remarkable. He’s obviously up against some other world class players. “When you play with him, you realise how good he is. And when you play against him, you see how much of a pain it is. “As a striker, to play that pass that he did for that goal, and then to take the penalty how he did, he’s ridiculous. He’s such a good player.”Rice knows who he’d vote for if he could decide who won the Ballon d’OrGettyAlthough Arsenal left Munich with a valuable point, the result came at a cost as Bukayo Saka was forced off with an injury in the tenth minute.The winger pulled up after he attempted to play a crossfield ball and was replaced by goalscorer Eze.Arsenal will look to return to winning ways on Saturday against Everton while Bayern travel to Freiburg on Sunday.