Pep Guardiola makes shock announcement after Bayern Munich’s thrashing of Arsenal

Pep Guardiola was less than impressed with his sides second half performance against Arsenal

BAYERN MUNICH boss Pep Guardiola has branded his sides 5-1 win over Arsenal in midweek "a disaster".

 

The German champions completely outclassed the Gunners with goals from Robert Lewandowski, David Alaba, Arjen Robben and a double from Thomas Muller.

However the former Barcelona boss offered a scathing review of his sides performance and claimed they need to improve if they are to realise their season's ambitions.

"We needed to play the ball around more against Arsenal," he said. "We've got to improve that.

"It was a disaster in the second half, which is why we're not yet ready to win the Champions League."

The Bavarians dropped their first points in the Bundesliga last Friday when they were held to a goalless draw at Eintracht Frankfurt and it appears Guardiola is warning against becoming complacent.

He has played up his side's opponents this weekend, Stuttgart, who are already 21 points adrift of his side after 11 games of the season.

"It's incredible - really incredible how few points they have got," he said. "They deserve far more.

"I'm impressed with the way they play. Both sides attack a lot and so I expect it will be an attractive game."