Inter Milan Defeats Arsenal 1-0 in Champions League

Inter Milan secured a vital 1-0 victory against Arsenal in the UEFA Champions League, thanks to a penalty by Hakan Calhanoglu, maintaining their perfect defensive record with ten points and zero goals conceded from four games. Despite Arsenal's dominance in possession and generating an xG of 2.22, they were unable to breach Inter's strong defense led by Benjamin Pavard and goalkeeper Yann Sommer. Arsenal's current form is concerning, having won only two of their last five matches and missing key players like Declan Rice and Martin Odegaard. Former England defender Matt Upson noted positives for Arsenal despite the defeat, hinting at chances and efforts that could have turned the game. Paul Merson criticized the referee's decision not to award Arsenal a penalty after a contentious incident involving Yann Sommer and Mikel Merino. Looking ahead, Inter Milan will face Napoli next, carrying momentum from their nine-game unbeaten streak.