Arsenal continued their flawless European run on Tuesday night, securing a historic 3-1 win over Inter Milan at the San Siro.
Mikel Arteta’s squad made it seven victories in a row in the Champions League, cementing a top-two finish in the league phase.
Gabriel Jesus was the hero of the night with a first-half brace, while Viktor Gyokeres arrived from the bench to apply the finishing touch to a professional performance in Italy.
David Raya: 6
The Spaniard had no chance of stopping Petar Sucic’s powerful effort but remained composed throughout the rest of the match. He recorded three routine saves and looked confident when playing out from the back, maintaining an impressive record of just two goals conceded in seven European outings this term.
Jurrien Timber: 6
It was a mixed evening for the fullback, whose mishit shot inadvertently provided the perfect assist for the opening goal. Defensively, he struggled to win his individual battles and appeared to be fatiguing before being withdrawn just after the hour mark.
William Saliba: 7
The Frenchman displayed his usual elegance and composure, managing the physical threat of Marcus Thuram with ease. Despite the heavy schedule and defensive injuries elsewhere, he played the full 90 minutes and was vital in Arsenal’s ball progression.
Cristhian Mosquera: 8
Making his first start in over six weeks, the young defender was outstanding while filling in for the rested Gabriel. He produced two crucial early blocks to deny Inter and showed maturity beyond his years with his decision-making against elite opposition.
Myles Lewis-Skelly: 6
The youngster started brightly, nearly scoring in the first minute and contributing to the buildup of the first goal. While he was aggressive and committed in 50-50 challenges, he occasionally lacked the recovery speed needed during Inter’s counter-attacks.
Martin Zubimendi: 6
The midfielder was somewhat at fault for Inter’s equalizer due to passive defending and had a few uncharacteristic lapses in possession. He appeared to miss the physical presence of Declan Rice alongside him as Inter found gaps to run at the backline.
Mikel Merino: 6
Merino picked up a yellow card for a tactical foul in the second half but was industriously involved in the final third. While he lacked a major impact inside the penalty area, he was the primary engine for moving the ball into dangerous attacking zones.
Eberechi Eze: 7
The playmaker was a central figure in Arsenal’s fast start, finding clever spaces between the lines to trouble the Inter defense. He tested Yann Sommer shortly after halftime but will likely be disappointed that his creative play didn’t result in a goal or assist.
Bukayo Saka: 8
Saka was a constant menace for the Inter defenders, driving forward with purpose from the first whistle. Though he will regret missing a clear opportunity in the second half by delaying his shot, his overall play was unplayable at times and deserved more statistical rewards.
Gabriel Jesus: 9
The Brazilian sent a clear message to his manager with a clinical “statement” performance. He was perfectly positioned for both of his first-half strikes and acted as the focal point for the attack, linking play brilliantly and making life difficult for the Italian center-backs.
Leandro Trossard: 7
Trossard was an ever-present threat, nearly scoring himself with a volley and helping set up the second goal with a header that struck the woodwork. Although he was sometimes guilty of overplaying, his movement kept the Inter defense under constant pressure.
Substitutes
Ben White: 6
Came on for Timber to provide fresh legs and a steady defensive presence for the final thirty minutes without any major alarms.
Declan Rice: 6
Brought on to see out the result, he did his job effectively but picked up a booking that rules him out of the final league phase match.
Gabriel: 6
Replaced the impressive Mosquera late on and immediately took charge, organizing the defensive line and ensuring no late lapses occurred.
Viktor Gyokeres: 8
The substitute made a significant impact, using his strength to hold up play before killing the game with a spectacular curling finish into the top corner.
Gabriel Martinelli: 8
In a brief but electric cameo, the winger provided the energy Arsenal needed late on, playing a vital role in the transition that led to the third goal.