Austrian-born Nigerian wing-back David Alaba has professed his love for Premier League side Arsenal, adding that he supported the London team while growing up.<br /><br />The Bayern Munich star is relishing the prospect of facing the Gunners in the last sixteen of the UEFA Champions League early next year. <br /><br />&ldquo;For me, games against Arsenal are always beautiful because in my childhood they were my favourite team, &rdquo; Alaba told Bild. <br /><br />&ldquo;Playing in London is also fantastic - almost as good as the Allianz Arena.&rdquo;<br /><br />Alaba, 24, is rumoured to be on the wishlist of Arsenal&rsquo;s rivals, Manchester City ahead of the opening of the transfer window.<br /><br />Igho Kingsley <br /><br /><i>Photo Caption : David Alaba with Nigerian female player Queen Ejovwo</i><b><br /></b><br />