Arsenal’s 3-1 win at Inter Milan secures a top-two Champions League spot and underlines their attacking depth. Betting angle: punters may back Arsenal to win their next group game and favour “Both Teams to Score” markets, while Gabriel Jesus looks a strong anytime scorer option after his brace.
Arsenal secure top-two spot with a professional 3-1 win in Milan
Arsenal produced a composed away performance to beat Inter Milan 3-1 and guarantee a top-two finish in the Champions League group stage. Mikel Arteta’s side managed rotation without losing momentum, taking control early and absorbing pressure when required to close out a crucial victory.
Match summary
Arsenal started positively and were rewarded when Gabriel Jesus turned home a deflected Myles Lewis-Skelly effort. Inter responded with a stunning equaliser, but Jesus restored Arsenal’s lead shortly before halftime, finishing a rehearsed corner routine from close range. Inter pressured in the second half, but Arsenal’s defence held firm and substitute Viktor Gyokeres sealed the win with a late strike from the edge of the box.
Tactical takeaways
Arsenal’s rotation preserved intensity up front while maintaining defensive solidity. The team showed effective set-piece routines and game management, defending deep when necessary and hitting with clinical finishing. Inter’s physicality tested the stand-ins, but Arsenal’s backline and midfield compactness prevented a full comeback.
Player ratings
David Raya - 6 Couldn't do much about the Inter worldie that levelled the match; otherwise reliable.
Jurrien Timber - 7 Solid, consistent right-back display with dependable defending.
William Saliba - 7 Classy performance, steady throughout.
Cristhian Mosquera - 7 Strong 75 minutes handling Inter's forwards before a late substitution.
Myles Lewis-Skelly - 6 Comfortable in a rotation role and provided the initial spark.
Martin Zubimendi - 6 Covered plenty of ground in a big midfield role without Declan Rice.
Mikel Merino - 6 Physical and industrious until a needless yellow curtailed his night.
Eberechi Eze - 5 Showed flashes but failed to impose himself consistently.
Bukayo Saka - 5 A mixed night; nearly had a goal but took too long with his chance.
Gabriel Jesus - 8 Clinical and decisive with two goals; a major attacking influence.
Leandro Trossard - 7 Busy and influential in the move for the second goal.
Substitutes
Viktor Gyokeres - 7 Came off the bench to finish a move from the edge of the box.
Gabriel Martinelli - 7 Impactful off the bench with a defence-splitting pass for the third goal.
Declan Rice - 6 Introduced to steady the midfield in the second half.
Gabriel - 6 Helped keep the backline organised late on.
Ben White - 6 Brought on to see out the game.
What this means for Arsenal's campaign
Securing a top-two group finish allows Arsenal to approach the final matchday more confidently and focus on knockout preparations. The result also highlights the squad depth available to Mikel Arteta, with rotated players delivering effective performances in a high-stakes environment.
Betting implications
Arsenal’s attacking reliability and ability to close out games make them a reasonable favourite in upcoming fixtures. Markets to consider: Arsenal to win next group match, “Both Teams to Score” (given Inter did find the net), and Gabriel Jesus as an anytime scorer given his recent form.
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