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Arsenal travel to Italy this evening when they take on Inter Milan in the league phase of the Champions League. The Gunners have made a strong start to their European campaign but sit just outside the automatic qualifying spots after three games.
Mikel Arteta’s men are unbeaten from their first three matches with wins over Paris Saint-Germain and Shakhtar Donetsk following a goalless draw with Atalanta on the opening gameweek. The Champions League offers Arsenal the chance to get back to winning ways after losing to Newcastle at the weekend. They have seven points and will keep in touch with the teams near the top of the table should they leave the San Siro victorious.
For their part, Inter Milan have similarly performed well with confident wins over Young Boys and Red Star Belgrade coming after a draw against Man City. They are currently second in the Serie A table and are on an eight-game unbeaten streak since a 2-1 loss to AC Milan in September.
Follow all the Champions League action with our live blog below:
Simone Inzaghi warns Inter to expect Arsenal backlash
Inter Milan manager Simone Inzaghi believes Arsenal will be out for revenge ahead of their Champions League clash at the San Siro.
The Gunners head into the fixture having taken just one point from their last three Premier League matches, and only four days after they suffered a 1-0 defeat at Newcastle.
Inter are unbeaten in their last seven games and have not conceded a goal in Europe so far this term.
Mike Jones6 November 2024 18:55
Inter Milan line-up
Inter XI: Sommer; Pavard, De Vrij, Bisseck; Dumfries, Frttesi, Calhanoglu, Zielinski, Darmian; Taremi, L. Martinez
Subs: Gennaro, J. Martinez, Arnautovic, Thuram, Acerbi, Buchanan, Asllani, Mkhitaryan, Barella, Dimarco, Bastoni
Mike Jones6 November 2024 18:49
Arsenal line-up
Arsenal XI: Raya; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Timber; Merino, Partey; Saka, Trossard, Martinelli; Havertz
Subs: Neto, Setford, Odegaard, Jesus, Kiwior, Zinchenko, Jorginho, Sterling, Butler-Oyedeji, Lewis-Skelly, Nwaneri, Robinson
Mike Jones6 November 2024 18:47
Can Arsenal win in Europe again?
Mikel Arteta’s side have enjoyed a strong start in Europe with a draw away at Atalanta before successive home wins against Paris St Germain and Shakhtar Donetsk.
“In moments when you have a defeat or two or certain news nobody expects, we stick together and bring positive energy,” said Arteta.
“My blood is pumping because this is the kind of game we want to play. They [Inter] were in the final of the Champions League two years ago. They won the Scudetto last year.
“We want to show the ambition we have. These are the games we want to play, that’s for sure.”
Mike Jones6 November 2024 18:40
Arteta on Rice’s absence
The Arsenal boss said: “Declan unfortunately picked up an injury against Newcastle,” said Arteta.
“It is a knock, a problem on his foot, and he wasn’t comfortable to put his boots on so at the moment he is not fit. He wasn’t feeling good the last few days.
“We’ll have to assess him on Thursday and see if he’s ready for Chelsea.”
Mike Jones6 November 2024 18:35
Declan Rice injury blow for Arsenal ahead of Champions League trip to Milan
Declan Rice has been ruled out of Arsenal’s Champions League match against Inter Milan in the latest injury blow to manager Mikel Arteta.
Rice sustained a foot problem in the Gunners’ 1-0 Premier League defeat at Newcastle and has not travelled to Italy.
Arsenal, who trail leaders Liverpool by seven points, face Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.
Mike Jones6 November 2024 18:30
Saka will captain Arsenal
In Odegaard’s absence, Bukayo Saka was given the captain’s armband and has been developing his leadership skills on and off the pitch.
Arteta explained why he chose Saka to fill Odegaard’s shoes saying: “People admire and respect him – he’s one of our biggest players and our biggest talents but also one of our leaders. He’s earned that status in the team.”
Mike Jones6 November 2024 18:25
Arteta on Odegaard
Martin Odegaard has returned to training for Arsenal and could feature in tonight’s match though it seems safe to assume he would be a substitute.
The Gunners’ captain has recovered from injury but may not be match fit yet. Mikel Arteta spoke about Odegaard’s return at his press conference yesterday saying: “Great to have him back for a full session today.
“He felt good and he wanted to be with the team. We will decide if we use him tomorrow.”
Mike Jones6 November 2024 18:20
‘Arsenal are not just Saka’
Inter Milan defender Matteo Darmian spoke about his team’s ambition and what they want to take away from tonight’s match saying: “Our ambitions are always high. Every day we try to improve, and now we want to show it on the pitch.
“We know that we’ll face a strong team, but we’re no different, and we’ll take confidence from playing in our stadium.”
Darmian also explained how Inter are preparing for Arsenal’s threats not just singling out Bukayo Saka as the one to watch. He added: “Arsenal are not just Saka; they are a great collective. We will have to perform well as a team if we want to get a result.”
Mike Jones6 November 2024 18:15