Arsenal officially booked their place in the Champions League knockout stages following a commanding 3-1 victory over Inter Milan at the San Siro, though the result has handed manager Mikel Arteta a significant selection dilemma ahead of Sunday’s clash with Manchester United.
Gabriel Jesus, starting in place of the out-of-form Viktor Gyokeres, justified his inclusion with a clinical first-half brace, while Gyokeres responded to his benching by scoring a stunning late goal to seal the win.
The tactical shift extended beyond the frontline, as Arteta opted to drop captain Martin Odegaard for Eberechi Eze, a move that drew praise from supporters online with fans noting,
“Saka free from the shackles of Martin Odegaard is a joy to watch,” and “Eze is in a position that Odegaard just would never be in.”
Despite the internal competition for places, the Gunners currently sit top of the Premier League and on the verge of finishing first in their Champions League group, signaling a potentially historic season for the North London club.