Poor form of Arsenal continues as Inter got the better of the London based club in the Champions League on Thursday. Hakan Calhanoglu’s penalty at the end of the first half was the difference between the two sides.
Going at the San Siro, it is always difficult for opponents to score and it was proved again on Thursday night. Gunners attackers tried their best till the end to equalize. But yet again Simone Inzaghi’s side managed to defend the lead with their awesome defensive display.
There’s no doubt that Arsenal will be very much disappointed with their recent performances. As this was their third loss in the last six games across all competitions. Despite of producing 20 shots out of which 4 were on target, the Gunners fell short. On the other hand, the Italian giants only needed one shot on goal to win seal the three points.
Arsenal player ratings (4-4-2)
- David Raya (GK)- 6/10
- Ben White (RB)- 6/10
- William Saliba (CB)- 7/10
- Gabriel Magalhaes (CB)- 7/10
- Jurrien Timber (LB)- 7/10
- Mikel Merino (CM)- 5/10
- Thomas Partey (CM)- 6.5/10
- Gabriel Martinelli (LM)- 6.5/10
- Bukayo Saka (RM)- 7.5/10
- Leandro Trossard (SS)- 6.5/10
- Kai Havertz (ST)- 7/10
Substitutes:
- Gabriel Jesus– 6/10
- Ethan Nwaneri– 6.5/10
- Oleksandr Zinchenko– 6/10
- Martin Odegaard– 6/10
What’s next for the Gunners
Before the start of the November international break, the Gunners will be heading towards the Stamford Bridge this weekend for the London derby. Arteta will be desperate to get three points no matter what, to regain their top 4 spot. However, as per the reports of The Mirror, Arsenal can be without their current first choice striker Kai Havertz to face Chelsea, as he suffered a head injury against Inter.
But the international break will be a blessing for the Gunners at this stage. Veteran players like Declan Rice, Martin Odegaard, Kai Havertz can take their time to refresh their legs during the two week gap to face some big games which are ahead of them.
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