Arsenal supervisor Mikel Arteta insisted his aspect have been let down by the officers because the Gunners fell to their first loss within the Champions League this season.
A Hakan Calhanoglu penalty on the stroke of half-time proved to be the distinction as, at a sometimes raucous San Siro stadium, Inter inflicted upon Arsenal their second successive 1-0 loss.
The end result comes simply days after the Gunners’ loss to Newcastle within the Premier League and leaves Arsenal twelfth within the new-look Champions League format.
Stuttering performances on the pitch have additionally been compounded by the shock resignation of sporting director Edu, which has forged additional query marks over the membership’s title hopes.
Inter, in the meantime, are as much as fifth within the desk following a dogged defensive show in entrance of their dwelling followers.
■ 7 factors behind Premier League leaders Liverpool
■ twelfth within the Champions League
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Regardless of the defeat, the Gunners boss mentioned he was happy with his gamers however felt his aspect have been in the end let down by key selections that went in opposition to them.
Arteta argued his group ought to have been awarded a penalty within the first half when Inter goalkeeper Yann Sommer appeared to catch Mikel Merino when coming to punch away a cross.
“I really feel like we have been actually harshly completed tonight,” Arteta advised TNT Sports activities.
“Particularly if you’re going to give a penalty within the different field you need to give the opposite one as a result of he [Sommer] punches him [Merino) within the head.”
Talking in regards to the resolution to award Inter a penalty, after the ball struck Merino’s arm, Arteta added: “It’s only a deflection. There isn’t a hazard within the field.
“There may be nothing you are able to do, the ball could be very, very near your physique. So I don’t know how one can get away from it.
“However if you happen to’re going to provide that one, the opposite one has to 100% be a penalty.”
Ought to this have been a penalty for Arsenal? 🤔
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Arsenal have been with out Declan Rice for the journey to Italy, after the midfielder picked up a knock within the defeat to Newcastle.
One enhance for the Gunners, nonetheless, was the return of captain Martin Odegaard, who got here on for the final 5 minutes of the sport having sat out the final two months with damage.
Arsenal will likely be hoping to get their season again on observe after they make the quick journey to London rivals Chelsea on Sunday.