Manuel Akanji Inter Milan
AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS - SEPTEMBER 17: Manuel Akanji of Internazionale is challenged by Kenneth Taylor of AFC Ajax during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD1 match between AFC Ajax and FC Internazionale Milano at Johan Cruijff Arena on September 17, 2025 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)
Arsenal maintained their flawless Champions League campaign with a stunning 3-1 away win over Inter Milan last night.
According to Gazzetta dello Sport via FCInterNews, several factors led to the Nerazzurri’s ‘knockout’ in another high-profile fixture.
Despite winning five of their six outings before the kick-off, Inter faltered in a third consecutive Champions League game.
As a result, Cristian Chivu has become the first Nerazzurri coach to lose three successive such matches since 2011.
More importantly, the Serie A pacesetters are now on the brink of dropping out of the top eight.
Costly Defensive Errors & Lack of Cutting Edge Ruin Inter Milan in Arsenal Loss
Marcus Thuram Inter Milan
MILAN, ITALY – AUGUST 31: Marcus Thuram of FC Internazionale shows his frustration at the end of the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Udinese Calcio at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on August 31, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
There was a feeling that Mikel Arteta’s charges scored the first two goals way too easily.
While they were fortunate to find the opener through Gabriel Jesus, Inter helped them regain the lead from a set piece.
Despite being aware of Arsenal’s set-piece prowess, Chivu’s side failed to defend a corner-kick.
Meanwhile, the Italian team performed below their xG, scoring just once from 18 shots, courtesy of a rocket missile from Petar Sucic.