Chelsea now have the perfect platform to relaunch their season and banish all talk of manager Jose Mourinho's departure after their 2-1 home win over Dynamo Kiev.
Bayern Munich dismantled Arsenal 5-1 in Champions League Group F on Wednesday after a sensational first-half performance to close on the knockout stages.
Under-fire Chelsea coach Jose Mourinho said he was amazed by a mass show of loyalty towards him from supporters as Chelsea secured victory over Dynamo Kiev.
Bayern Munich's 5-1 demolition of Arsenal in the Champions League proves that the Germans are holding nothing back in their pursuit of a 6th European crown.
Arsenal's next match features a north London derby against Tottenham Hotspur and Arsene Wenger will hope his side can maintain their stunning domestic form.