Bayern Munich ace holds hands up for 'big mistake' in Champions League defeat to Arsenal

Manuel Neuer admits he was at fault for Arsenal's goal

MANUEL NEUER has admitted he was at fault for Arsenal's opening goal.

 

The Bayern Munich goalkeeper rushed out to try and meet a cross in the 77th minute, but flapped and missed the ball as Olivier Giroud planted his header into the net.

The 29-year-old made a series of excellent saves during the Champions League group encounter, but was unable to prevent the Bundesliga champions slipping to a 2-0 defeat at the Emirates this evening.

 

And he has admitted he did make a big blunder.

"Basically, I played well," Neuer told BT Sport.

 

Olivier Giroud celebrates Arsenal's win

"But it was my big mistake that led to Arsenal’s first goal. 

"I think, a draw would have been a more appropriate result."