Arsenal Falls to Inter Milan in Champions League

Arsenal faced a controversial 1-0 defeat against Inter Milan in the Champions League, with a contentious penalty awarded to Inter just before half-time. Manager Mikel Arteta expressed frustration over the officiating, claiming that Mikel Merino's handball was unintentional, as the ball deflected off him at close range. He also argued that his side should have been awarded a penalty for an incident involving Inter goalkeeper Yann Sommer, who appeared to punch Merino in the head without consequence. Despite dominating possession and creating chances, Arsenal remains in 12th place in the new Champions League format, following this defeat and their recent loss to Newcastle. Arteta remains proud of his players' performance and believes they can bounce back against Chelsea. The loss comes amid uncertainty at the club, with the recent resignation of sporting director Edu.