Hakan Calhanoglu’s penalty kick and Inter Milan’s solid defensive handed them a narrow 1-0 Champions League victory over Arsenal.
The win strengthens Inter’s hold at the top of their group, maintaining their impressive record of not conceding a goal in the competition so far.
The game started with high intensity as Inter almost took the lead in the opening minutes through a powerful Denzel Dumfries strike that rattled the crossbar.
Calhanoglu also came close with a shot from distance, and Mehdi Taremi nearly set up Lautaro Martinez before Arsenal’s Leandro Trossard made a crucial interception.
The decisive moment came when a Calhanoglu free kick struck Arsenal’s Mikel Merino’s raised arm in the box, leading to a penalty.
Calhanoglu coolly slotted it down the middle, marking the first goal Arsenal have conceded in this season’s Champions League.
Arsenal pushed hard for an equalizer, with Dumfries clearing a Bukayo Saka corner off the line, and Yann Sommer denying a curling attempt from Kai Havertz.
Despite Arsenal’s pressure, Inter’s defense, especially Bisseck’s timely block on Havertz, proved impenetrable.
Arsenal’s final chance saw youngster Nwaneri shoot over in stoppage time.
With the win, Inter climbs to 10 points, keeping their spotless defensive record intact in the Champions League.