Arsenal made it seven consecutive wins in the Uefa Champions League – a new club record – following an entertaining 3-1 win at the San Siro against last season’s finalists Inter Milan.
The Gunners now sit top of the standings with 21 points and are guaranteed a top-two spot, while Inter are in eighth place after their third defeat in a row in European action.
Mikel Arteta made seven changes to his side as he kept one eye on the Gunners’ clash with Manchester United at the weekend. And it was Gabriel Jesus who made the biggest impact, netting two first-half goals, one either side of Petar Susic’s stunning curled effort, to ensure their impressive form on the continent continues.
First, the Brazilian found himself in the right place at the right time to cleverly convert Jurrien Timber’s miscued effort. Susic then pulled Inter level with a well-taken effort, but Jesus was again first to react when Leandro Trossard headed a Bukayo Saka corner across goal, Jesus heading home from close range after the ball rebounded off the cross bar.
Inter threatened on the break while Arsenal had further chances to extend their lead, but it was Viktor Gyokeres, Jesus’ second-half replacement, who made the game safe. He converted with aplomb following Gabriel Martinelli’s sumptuous pass.
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