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HARRY KANE revealed he changed his “style” of penalty taking after researching keeper David Raya before Bayern Munich’s clash with Arsenal.England captain Kane, 30, scored the German side’s second goal of the game from the spot in a 2-2 draw in their Champions League quarter-final first leg at the Emirates.Harry Kane debuted a new penalty style after researching David Raya’s penalty techniqueCredit: TNT SportsKane slowed his run-up and watched Raya moveCredit: TNT SportsHe then calmly rolled the ball into the corner to put Bayern Munich 2-1 in frontCredit: TNT SportsKane confirmed his change of penalty technique after the gameAnd he did so while debuting a new style from 12 yards.Kane is known for running up to a penalty with purpose and striking the ball hard into one of the corners.But against Arsenal he made a slight adjustment, slowing his run-up as he approached the ball, waiting for Raya to move, and slotting it coolly into the corner.And the former Tottenham striker, who now has 15 goals in 20 games against the Gunners, confirmed after the game that he changed his style after watching Raya, 28, save two penalties in Arsenal’s last-16 win over Porto.READ MORE ON ARSENALSpeaking on TNT Sports, Kane said: “I did some research on his [shoot-out] against Porto – he really gets to the corners early, so I had to change my style a little bit.”It was nice to see him go early and make it easy for me.”Nine of Kane’s 15 goals against Arsenal have come from the penalty spot.And his new style of spot kick could benefit England at the Euros, 18 months on from Kane missing a decisive penalty in a 2-1 defeat to France at the World Cup.Most read in Champions LeagueCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSSurprised it wasn’t a penalty, says HalseyBy Mark Halsey

SOME will say that Bukayo Saka initiated the contact, but Manuel Neuer stuck out his leg.
I was surprised Glenn Nyberg did not award Arsenal a penalty in real time at the end.
Bayern Munich could have no complaints if it was given, they got away with one.
Munich were very lucky.
It is subjective, so maybe that is why VAR did not get involved.
Had it been given, the decision would not have changed.

It comes after SunSport revealed back in February that waiting for the keeper to move is the most successful method for scoring a penalty.And standing still could be shot-stoppers’ best way of turning the tide on more converted spot kicks.Why More Penalties Are Being ScoredThe method certainly would have received less criticism from ex-Tottenham man Rafael van der Vaart – who slated Raya and questioned if he was “even a goalkeeper”.But while Kane’s goalscoring run continued in North London, many Gunners supporters also felt he should have been sent off.The Three Lions skipper escaped a red card after elbowing Gabriel in the throat, knocking the defender to the ground.Kane only received a caution for the foul which occurred 10 minutes into the second half.A sending off would have ruled him out of the return leg, but he is now available when Bayern face Arsenal again next Wednesday.Why would he pick it up? It HAS to be a penalty, says HalseyBy Mark Halsey
Arsenal could have absolutely no complaints if a penalty was awarded to Bayern Munich.
The referee signalled for David Raya to take the goal kick.
He did… and Gabriel picked the ball up. Why would he do that? The whistle had been blown.
The only person who has made a mistake is Gabriel. Why would he pick the ball up?
Once the referee has blown his whistle and Gabriel has picked it up, he has to give a penalty. More

BAYERN MUNICH fans clashed with Arsenal stewards last night despite being banned from the Emirates.The two European giants played out a thrilling 2-2 draw in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie last night.Bayern Munich fans clashed with Arsenal stewards at the Emirates last nightCredit: RexBayern fans had been banned from the fixture and used Arsenal tickets to get inCredit: RexOne fan was escorted out of the stadiumCredit: RexBukayo Saka and Leandro Trossard both netted for the hosts, with Bayern responding through Serge Gnabry and Harry Kane.But the game was notable for its lack of away supporters.Bayern fans were barred from attending after falling foul of Uefa.In December, the club was fined £34,000 and hit with a suspended away stadium ban after supporters chucked fireworks onto the pitch in the group stage win at Copenhagen.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBut fans could not resist throwing more fireworks in their last-16 win at Lazio, triggering the suspension.Prior to last night game, Arsenal warned any home fan found to have sold their ticket to a barred Bayern supporter will face a ban of their own.Yet some German fans still managed to find their way into the Emirates.And several clashed with Arsenal stewards towards the end of the game.Most read in Champions LeagueCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSIncredible pictures showed orange-clad security members tussling with several members of the crowd.They appeared to be Bayern Munich fans who had snuck into the home end.Arsenal fans trolled over ‘terrifying hostility’ as video of Harry Kane and Eric Dier arriving at Emirates emerges Surprised it wasn’t a penalty, says HalseyBy Mark Halsey

SOME will say that Bukayo Saka initiated the contact, but Manuel Neuer stuck out his leg.
I was surprised Glenn Nyberg did not award Arsenal a penalty in real time at the end.
Bayern Munich could have no complaints if it was given, they got away with one.
Munich were very lucky.
It is subjective, so maybe that is why VAR did not get involved.
Had it been given, the decision would not have changed.

And one was marched away by stewards with a forlorn look on his face after being busted.But Arsenal fans demanded whoever supplied the tickets must be banned from the Emirates “for life.”One said: Just before the end I saw a load of Bayern Munich fans being pushed out of the ground by stewards. Whoever the Arsenal fans were who sold them the tickets should be banned for life.”Another declared: “Person who sold it to him getting banned too.”One noted: “Whoever’s membership was on the tickets needs to be banned from the Emirates.”Another added: “If any Arsenal fans sold their ticket to Bayern fans, they deserve all they get.”The clash between Bayern fans and Arsenal stewards wasn’t the only controversial moment late in the game.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe hosts felt they should have been awarded a last-gasp penalty after Bukayo Saka appeared to make contact with Manuel Neuer’s outstretched leg.And the controversial decision split pundits down the middle, including Arsenal legends Ian Wright and Martin Keown.Why would he pick it up? It HAS to be a penalty, says HalseyBy Mark Halsey
Arsenal could have absolutely no complaints if a penalty was awarded to Bayern Munich.
The referee signalled for David Raya to take the goal kick.
He did… and Gabriel picked the ball up. Why would he do that? The whistle had been blown.
The only person who has made a mistake is Gabriel. Why would he pick the ball up?
Once the referee has blown his whistle and Gabriel has picked it up, he has to give a penalty. More

MANUEL NEUER left fans in awe after his unnecessary skill led to a goal during Bayern Munich’s 2-2 draw with Arsenal.The Bundesliga giants conceded a late Leandro Trossard equaliser at the Emirates on Tuesday night, but will still be confident heading back to Germany knowing a win will take them into the semi-finals.Manuel Neuer was being pressed by Kai HavertzCredit: TNT SportsHe proceeded to flick the ball out – a superb piece of skill under the circumstancesCredit: TNT SportsHe then lofted the ball over Havertz towards Matthijs de LigtCredit: TNT SportsThe move ended up leading to Bayern Munich’s penaltyCredit: TNT SportsAnd their second goal, a Harry Kane penalty, stemmed from a move started by an outrageous piece of play from Neuer.The German, 38, was being pressed by Kai Havertz as he assessed his options while in possession.And as Havertz attempted to cut off the passing lane to Matthijs de Ligt, Neuer casually flicked it up and volleyed it over to his team-mate.It was not the best pass, but Joshua Kimmich stopped it from going out of play, before Bayern built a move that ended with Leroy Sane being fouled for their penalty – which Kane converted.READ MORE ON ARSENALFans later zeroed in on the impressive skill from Neuer as they took to social media to react.One said: “I absolutely love Neuer.”While another added: “Bro is so confident.”A third replied: “What a king he is.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSSurprised it wasn’t a penalty, says HalseyBy Mark Halsey
SOME will say that Bukayo Saka initiated the contact, but Manuel Neuer stuck out his leg.
I was surprised Glenn Nyberg did not award Arsenal a penalty in real time at the end.
Bayern Munich could have no complaints if it was given, they got away with one.
Munich were very lucky.
It is subjective, so maybe that is why VAR did not get involved.
Had it been given, the decision would not have changed.

A fourth responded: “His confidence level is top notch.”And a fifth said: “A genius of the game.”Arsenal fans trolled over ‘terrifying hostility’ as video of Harry Kane and Eric Dier arriving at Emirates emerges Why would he pick it up? It HAS to be a penalty, says HalseyBy Mark Halsey

Arsenal could have absolutely no complaints if a penalty was awarded to Bayern Munich.
The referee signalled for David Raya to take the goal kick.
He did… and Gabriel picked the ball up. Why would he do that? The whistle had been blown.
The only person who has made a mistake is Gabriel. Why would he pick the ball up?
Once the referee has blown his whistle and Gabriel has picked it up, he has to give a penalty.

Two-time Champions League winner Neuer, who has 117 caps for Germany, was involved in a controversial moment at the end of the game when Bukayo Saka went down in the area following contact from the Bayern keeper.But referee Glenn Nyberg did not award the spot kick as Arsenal players and fans were left furious.Neuer remains one of the best keepers in the worldCredit: Reuters More

ARSENAL legends Ian Wright and Martin Keown were left split over Bukayo Saka’s late penalty shout against Bayern Munich.The controversial moment occurred in the SIXTH minute of injury time as Arsenal and Bayern played out a thrilling 2-2 draw in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie.Bukayo Saka’s late penalty shout against Bayern Munich left Arsenal legends dividedCredit: ReutersMartin Keown was adamant it should have been a penalty to the GunnersCredit: YouTube/talkSPORTIan Wright reckons the referee made the right call after Saka left his leg inCredit: RexSaka had put Arsenal ahead at the Emirates after 12 minutes but saw his goal swiftly cancelled out by Serge Gnabry’s equaliser.Harry Kane’s penalty had Bayern in front after half an hour before Leandro Trossard levelled things up 15 minutes from time.But Arsenal feel they should have left the match as 3-2 winners when Saka went down at the death.Charging through on goal, the England winger ended up colliding with the outstretched leg of Bayern goalie Manuel Neuer.READ MORE ON ARSENALThe contact took place well inside the box, and Saka sprawled to the floor as home fans waited for the whistle to blow.However, referee Glen Nyberg instead waved away Saka’s protests and instead blew the final whistle.It prompted’s Arsenal’s star man to confront the official in furious scenes.And Gunners hero Keown made it clear afterwards that Saka had been robbed of a decisive spot-kick.Most read in Champions LeagueCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHe raged: “If you had ten top refs here tonight, nine of them would’ve given it. This referee would be the only one to not give it. I find it quite alarming.”However, fellow Arsenal legend Wright disagreed, saying: “Not a pen for me. Work to do in Munich.”Arsenal fans trolled over ‘terrifying hostility’ as video of Harry Kane and Eric Dier arriving at Emirates emerges Surprised it wasn’t a penalty, says HalseyBy Mark Halsey

SOME will say that Bukayo Saka initiated the contact, but Manuel Neuer stuck out his leg.
I was surprised Glenn Nyberg did not award Arsenal a penalty in real time at the end.
Bayern Munich could have no complaints if it was given, they got away with one.
Munich were very lucky.
It is subjective, so maybe that is why VAR did not get involved.
Had it been given, the decision would not have changed.

Indeed, many fans and pundits were split over whether it was a penalty or not.Another ex-Gunner, Matthew Upson, declared: “It looks like Saka has initiated the contact.”TNT Sports commentator Ally McCoist said: “He genuinely feels it’s a penalty. I thought he definitely got there first, but I think there is an element of him throwing his right leg into him a little bit.”Rio Ferdinand fired back later: “That is a penalty. I can’t believe it. I’m in the stadium walking around in disbelief with my hands on my head. How has that not been given?”TNT Sports host and Arsenal fan Laura Woods questioned whether Saka had left a trailing leg for Neuer to hit.But fellow Gunner Piers Morgan snapped: “That is a penalty. End.”Even Bayern ace Kane, who plays with Saka for England, admitted it was likely to have been a penalty.He added: “It’s 50/50. If he was on my team, I would have said it’s a penalty.”The Germans felt they too were denied a clear penalty after an apparent handball by Gabrial.But speaking after the final whistle, Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta reserved his anger for his side giving away two cheap goals.He said: “In the Champions League you cannot give anything to the opponent and we gave them two goals today.“When you have this situation you are going to be punished. And that is the biggest lesson. “The margins are very small in this competition and it is really difficult to create quality chances against this level of opposition. READ MORE SUN STORIES“But I think the team showed a lot of composure, especially after 2-1 – you can throw your toys away and give your opponents a lot of space but we haven’t done that and the substitutes made a huge impact.“I sense the belief among the ­players that we are going to go to Munich next week and be better.”Why would he pick it up? It HAS to be a penalty, says HalseyBy Mark Halsey
Arsenal could have absolutely no complaints if a penalty was awarded to Bayern Munich.
The referee signalled for David Raya to take the goal kick.
He did… and Gabriel picked the ball up. Why would he do that? The whistle had been blown.
The only person who has made a mistake is Gabriel. Why would he pick the ball up?
Once the referee has blown his whistle and Gabriel has picked it up, he has to give a penalty. More

HARRY KANE’S post-match interview was hijacked by Arsenal fans after the Gunners’ 2-2 draw with Bayern Munich.The former Tottenham star, 30, returned to North London to haunt Arsenal, netting from the penalty spot during the first half.Harry Kane was heckled by Arsenal fans during his interviewCredit: TNT SportsKane, 30, spoke to TNT Sports after the gameCredit: GettyAfter the game, Kane stopped to chat to TNT Sports pitchside.Bizarrely, dozens of Arsenal fans stayed in their seats well after the final whistle.And it seems they were hellbent on heckling their former foe while he spoke to Laura Woods, Rio Ferdinand and Martin Keown.Arsenal fans loudly performed their “What do you think of Tottenham? chant” as Kane spoke, clearly picked up on TV cameras.READ MORE ON ARSENALWoods jokingly asked the striker: “Harry, have you missed this lot?”To which he replied: “I think they have a soft respect for me.”Ferdinand, 45, quipped: “They love him here don’t they.”Incredibly, Tuesday’s penalty was Kane’s 15th goal against Arsenal.Most read in Champions LeagueHe has taken his Premier League goalscoring prowess to Germany, netting 32 goals in 28 Bundesliga appearances this season.But it was Bukayo Saka who got the scoring under way, firing past Manuel Neuer in the 12th minute.Arsenal fans trolled over ‘terrifying hostility’ as video of Harry Kane and Eric Dier arriving at Emirates emerges Arsenal old boy Serge Gnabry levelled just six minutes later, before Kane easily sat keeper David Raya down to roll in his penalty and give Bayern the lead just after the half hour.Substitute Leandro Trossard went on to equalise in the 76th minute to grab his side a 2-2 draw.The result could have been very different, however, but for two big penalty decisions.Bayern were blatantly denied a spot kick, with boss Thomas Tuchel claiming that referee Glenn Nyberg admitted to seeing Gabriel deliberately handball.While Arsenal then felt they should have had a spot kick of their own, when Saka collided with Manuel Neuer in the last minute.The two sides will reconvene in Germany next Wednesday with a place in the last four up for grabs.Why would he pick it up? It HAS to be a penalty, says HalseyBy Mark Halsey
Arsenal could have absolutely no complaints if a penalty was awarded to Bayern Munich.
The referee signalled for David Raya to take the goal kick.
He did… and Gabriel picked the ball up. Why would he do that? The whistle had been blown.
The only person who has made a mistake is Gabriel. Why would he pick the ball up?
Once the referee has blown his whistle and Gabriel has picked it up, he has to give a penalty. More