"United took charge right from the beginning and nearly caught the German giants off guard within the first three minutes. However, Bayern goalkeeper Sven Ulreich successfully thwarted Christian Eriksen's close-range attempt from a difficult angle."
The 2023/24 season of the UEFA Champions League will commence on September 19 with a whole host of enticing games on matchday 1 of the storied tournament
United shelled out around 64 million pounds to acquire the services of the 20-year-old striker who impressed in the Serie A with Atalanta FC last season
In Group A, Bayern shares the stage with Manchester United, Copenhagen FC, and Turkey's Galatasaray, while Group B features former English champions Arsenal alongside Sevilla, PSV Eindhoven, and French side Lens.
The 30-year-old took to Twitter to thank the fans for their support during his captaincy and ensure that he will continue to give his all for the club.
The Spanish side confirmed their recently improved league form, which has seen them win three out of four domestic matches, with another assured display, reports Xinhua news agency.
Arsenal's win, coupled with the result of the Manchester derby, puts Mikel Arteta's side eight points clear of Manchester City and nine ahead of Newcastle and Manchester United, reports Xinhua news agency.