Munich: Bayern Munich moved a step closer towards booking their place in the knockout stages by thrashing English club Arsenal 5-1 in a Group F match of the Chmapions League at the Allianz Arena here.

The German record champions on Wednesday showed no mercy as Josep Guardiolas' men established a four-goal lead within 55 minutes. Arsenal were able to score their consolation thanks to Olivier Giroud before Thomas Mueller rounded off the 5-1 win with his second goal, Xinhua news agency reported.