Inter vs Arsenal Review
Gabriel Jesus scored twice to help Arsenal achieve their longest-ever winning streak in the European Cup, securing their seventh consecutive UEFA Champions League (UCL) win by defeating Inter Milan 3-1 at the Giuseppe Meazza. The Gunners took the field already assured of automatic qualification for the last 16, following Manchester City’s surprising loss to Bodø/Glimt earlier that evening. Nevertheless, they started strongly, earning a well-deserved lead in the 10th minute. Jesus finished with a sliding touch after Jurriën Timber deflected a shot into the Brazilian’s path.
Arsenal scored their 400th goal in European Cup history, but their lead was quickly canceled out just eight minutes later. Petar Sučić delivered an excellent right-footed shot past the helpless David Raya after a loose ball fell perfectly to him following blocked attempts by Marcus Thuram and Nicolò Barella. The Gunners’ defense appeared unusually vulnerable, and Thuram missed a good opportunity when he shot over the bar after a swift Inter counterattack. Arteta’s team capitalized on that missed chance, with Jesus heading the ball into the net from inside the six-yard box after Leandro Trossard redirected Bukayo Saka’s corner across the goal, regaining the lead before halftime.
After the break, Arsenal pushed to increase their advantage, with Yann Sommer making a save to deny Eberechi Eze, and Trossard’s left-footed volley going just wide. Cristian Chivu tried to invigorate his attack by bringing on Pio Esposito, who nearly equalized when he received a pass from Luis Henrique but shot just off target. Nevertheless, the visitors had time to score a third goal, with Viktor Gyökeres finishing well after a one-two with Saka, set up by Gabriel Martinelli’s excellent long ball, concluding a strong performance in northern Italy.
This outcome extends Arsenal’s unbeaten streak to 12 matches in all competitions (10 wins, 2 draws), and with this result, they have secured a top-two position in the UCL group stage. On the other hand, Inter Milan’s chances of finishing in the top eight are uncertain, as they suffered their third straight UCL loss for the first time since 2011.
