BREAKING NEWS: “He needs to leave my club immediately, or his contract will be terminated by January. I won’t continue spending this much on a player who can’t deliver in a match like today’s against Inter Milan,” the Arsenal manager furiously stated, ordering one Arsenal player to pack his bags and exit by January following a poor performance in their Champions League game against Inter Milan.

Inter Milan pulled off a gritty win over Arsenal in the Champions League, thanks to a decisive penalty from Hakan Calhanoglu. This victory brought Inter up to 10 points in the group stage, preserving their unbeaten streak.

Football Italia, covering the match from San Siro, highlighted Inter’s resilience in its player ratings. Goalkeeper Yann Sommer earned a 6.5, standing firm against Arsenal’s repeated set-piece threats and pulling off a crucial save against Kai Havertz in the closing minutes. Defender Benjamin Pavard matched Sommer’s score, with his intense man-marking proving vital in containing Arsenal’s forwards.

Stefan de Vrij scored a solid 7 for his commanding presence in defense, forming a robust line alongside Yann Aurel Bisseck, who also received a 7.

Bisseck showed increasing confidence as the game progressed, delivering a strong performance against Arsenal. Denzel Dumfries, rated 7, was impactful on both ends; he created Inter’s first serious chance and kept Arsenal’s Jurrien Timber busy, even clearing a shot off the goal line.

Davide Frattesi struggled to integrate into Inter’s system, receiving a 5 before being substituted in the 62nd minute for Nicolo Barella, who brought improved balance and earned a 6. Hakan Calhanoglu took on defensive duties and calmly converted the game-winning penalty, earning him a 7. He was later replaced by Kristjan Asllani, who continued to stabilize the midfield with a rating of 6.

Midfielder Piotr Zielinski, rated 6, focused mainly on defense, helping Matteo Darmian contain Arsenal’s attacks. His substitution for Henrikh Mkhitaryan (rated 6) added some fresh energy but did not significantly shift the dynamic. Matteo Darmian also earned a 6, staying close to Bukayo Saka to limit his impact without venturing forward.

Mehdi Taremi received a 6.5 for his tactical acumen, effectively disrupting Arsenal’s passing and drawing the penalty that Calhanoglu converted. Lautaro Martinez, on the other hand, found little space against Arsenal’s backline and was rated 5.5 before making way for Marcus Thuram, who also scored a 5.5.

Inter manager Simone Inzaghi received a 6.5 for his tactical approach. Although he took some risks, his defensive game plan paid off, placing Inter in a strong position in their Champions League group after four matches.