Can Harry Kane Haunt Arsenal Once more in the Champions League round of Eight Against Bayern Munich?

Arsenal might have believed they were finally rid of their rival Harry Kane after his departure from Tottenham to Bayern Munich during the summer.

However, he now makes his return to north London with the intention of eliminating Mikel Arteta’s team from the Champions League.

Tuesday’s quarter-final first leg sees the Gunners hosting Bayern.

The 30-year-old has an impressive record of scoring the most Premier League goals against Arsenal, with 14 strikes. Five of those occurred at the Emirates Stadium, which is the highest number achieved by a player not affiliated with Arsenal.

Kane’s performance in Germany has been exceptional, with an impressive 38 goals in his first 37 games.

He is dominating the race for the European Golden Shoe, the prestigious award for the highest goal scorer in Europe’s top divisions. With an impressive tally of 32 goals so far, he is leaving his competitors in the dust.

The England captain has achieved a remarkable feat, joining an elite group of players in the Bundesliga. Only three players in the history of the league, Bayern legends Gerd Muller and Robert Lewandowski, who accomplished this three times each, and Cologne’s Dieter Muller, have reached this impressive total in a single campaign.

Lewandowski set a remarkable record of 41 goals in a single Bundesliga season while playing for Bayern in 2020-21. Kane would have to score 10 goals in his remaining six games to surpass this impressive feat.

“He is set to claim the European Golden Shoe this year, further solidifying the belief that he is an exceptional striker,” shared European football journalist Guillem Balague on BBC Radio 5 Live’s Euro Leagues Show.

“He surpasses Lewandowski’s record and suddenly the conversation shifts to his legendary status.

“He has adjusted with remarkable speed. He has a family of four children and a wife, and he is currently working on learning German. He has ventured beyond his comfort zone and embraced a challenging environment, yet continues to thrive.

In addition, Kane has been the top scorer in the Champions League this season with six goals.

The competition could present an excellent opportunity for Kane to finally secure his first major trophy, as he has yet to claim any silverware during his ten-year tenure with Tottenham.

He joined a team that had an impressive record of winning 11 consecutive Bundesliga titles. However, they currently find themselves 16 points behind the league leaders, Bayer Leverkusen, with only six games remaining.

If Leverkusen defeat Werder Bremen on Sunday, it will mark a significant moment in German football history. For the first time since April 2013, Bayern’s reign as champions could come to an end. The possibility of this happening is heightened if Thomas Tuchel’s team unexpectedly loses to second-bottom Cologne on Saturday.

“If Kane had achieved more accolades, his perception among the public would have been altered – a testament to this is the Ballon d’Or,” stated Balague.

“It’s interesting to see the level of popularity you have, especially considering his highest ranking has never exceeded 10th place.” Undoubtedly, he is currently at a prestigious club, striving to achieve success and consistently delivering impressive performances.

According to European football writer Mina Rzouki, Harry Kane has made it look effortless. Bayern have faced challenges this season, but he has seamlessly adapted to the situation. It would be quite disappointing if he didn’t come out on top.”