Arsenal will face Bayern Munich and Real Madrid among other clubs in the league phase of the Champions League this season, but Martin Keown still backs them to do well and does not see any reason for them to fear.The Gunners have been in fantastic form in recent seasons and reached the final of the competition last term before losing on penalties to PSG. This season provides another chance for them to perform well and show their quality, so fans are expecting them to go one step further and win the competition.Arsenal should have no fearIt would be easier said than done, but the team is not supposed to fear any of the opponents it will face this season. Instead, they should be full of confidence in their ability to compete with Europe’s biggest clubs and believe that they can go all the way.Arsenal’s recent progress has given them a strong foundation for another Champions League campaign. Their Premier League success has also increased expectations, and Keown believes winning the title can provide the players with additional confidence ahead of their European challenge.The fixtures against Bayern Munich and Napoli will be particularly demanding, but Arsenal have the quality to approach them positively. Rather than being intimidated by the opposition, the Gunners can use the challenge as an opportunity to demonstrate how far they have developed.(Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)Keown backs Arsenal’s ambitionAs quoted by Arsenal Media, Keown believes Arsenal should embrace the challenge and maintain their ambition of winning the Champions League.“Winning the Premier League gives you that extra bit of confidence, you see that glow in the players. Of course Bayern away [will be] tough, Napoli as well, but these are all really great fixtures and Arsenal have started the season really well so there’s nothing to fear.“That has to be the vision for the club, the ambition, and embrace that. I think they’re more than capable of doing that, let’s see how it pans out.”Keown’s comments underline his belief that Arsenal are capable of competing at the highest level. The Gunners will face a demanding league phase, but their strong start and recent form mean they can enter the competition with confidence.For Arsenal, the objective will now be to turn that confidence into results and finally secure the Champions League trophy._____________________________________________________________________________________________ADMIN COMMENTSo here are some simple rules which I must insist commenters follow….You agree not to give any personal abuse to other Arsenal fans. Everyone is allowed to hold their own opinions even if you disagree with them. It COSTS NOTHING TO BE POLITE TO OTHER ARSENAL FANS.CALLING ALL ARSENAL FANS! Anyone who would like to contribute an Article or Video opinion piece on JustArsenal, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us through this link…More Stories / Latest NewsMartin Keown insists Arsenal has nothing to fear in the Champions League28 August 2026, 12:00“A solution” Atletico Madrid ready to sell Alvarez but not to Barcelona28 August 2026, 10:30Official: After 18 years Reiss Nelson leaves Arsenal28 August 2026, 9:00The post Martin Keown insists Arsenal has nothing to fear in the Champions League appeared first on Just Arsenal News.