Arsenal’s journey through European competition took a hit in Milan, but Mikel Arteta remains confident his team can bounce back. The Gunners endured a narrow 1-0 defeat to Inter Milan, stoked by controversy over a disputed penalty call against Mikel Merino in first-half stoppage time. Hakan Calhanoglu’s successful spot-kick left Arsenal struggling to respond, despite maintaining dominance for much of the match.
Arteta praised his side’s resolve and criticized the officiating, noting, “If we keep playing with this determination, we’ll bounce back stronger.” Injuries to key players like Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard have added strain to Arsenal’s ambitions, but the team is gearing up for a crucial London derby against Chelsea this weekend to renew their pursuit of the Premier League title.
Amidst injuries, player suspensions, and a high-profile departure from Arsenal’s management team, Mikel Arteta’s squad faced another blow in their Champions League campaign with a 1-0 loss to Inter Milan. A contentious handball decision against Merino saw the Gunners drop a match they had largely controlled, leaving fans and players alike frustrated.
Arteta, however, remains optimistic. “Our effort and approach were exceptional tonight,” he said. With Odegaard’s return on the horizon and a matchup against Chelsea looming, Arteta is focused on regrouping and seizing momentum, determined to refocus Arsenal’s ambitions on both domestic and European fronts.
