Inter Milan 1-0 Arsenal: Player Ratings

Arsenal’s players gather before the start of the second time during the UEFA Champions League football match between Inter Milan and Arsenal at the San Siro stadium in Milan on November 6, 2024. (Photo by Gabriel BOUYS / AFP) (Photo by GABRIEL BOUYS/AFP via Getty Images)

Hakan Calhanoglu’s penalty goal gave Inter Milian a 1-0 victory over Arsenal in the UEFA Champions League. The penalty was awarded in the first half after Mikel Merino was penalized for a handball inside the box. Despite Arsenal’s dominance in possession and numerous~ attempts on goal, they couldn’t break through Inter’s solid defense.

Here’s our Player Ratings

David Raya GK 6/10. Made some crucial saves but was beaten by Calhanoglu’s penalty shot.

Gabriel CB 7/10. Showed excellent recovery pace and made timely interventions, but couldn’t prevent the penalty goal.

William Saliba CB 6/10. Had a good headed chance but couldn’t convert it.

Jurrien Timber LB 7/10. Got forward really well down the left on certain occasions but his delivery wasn’t the best. Dealt well with Dumfries for the most part but looked scared of his pace in behind.

Ben White RB 6/10. Got forward well to support Bukayo Saka down the right, but his ball-handling ability was lacking at times.

Mikel Merino LCM 5/10. Penalized for the handball that led to Inter’s goal, replaced at half-time by Gabriel Jesus.

Kai Havertz ST 7/10 Created several opportunities but was denied by Inter’s defense and Sommer’s saves.

Thomas Partey DM 6/10. He made a couple of sloppy passes early on. Recovered to play well at the base of Arsenal’s midfield.

Bukayo Saka LW 7/10. Moved forward consistently down the right flank but did not create many quality chances on goal. Set piece delivery was not always up to its usual standard.

Leandro Trossard CM 6/10. Dropped a lot more in this game. Used more as an eight than a false nine. Struggled to replicate Odegaard’s quality though and his set piece delivery was extremely poor.

Martinelli RW 6/10. Made a late appearance as a substitute but couldn’t inspire a comeback. |

SUBSTITUTES

Zinchenko 5/10. Created several opportunities but was denied by Inter’s defense and Sommer’s saves.

Ethan Nwaneri 6/10 Provided dangerous crosses and had a few shots, but couldn’t find the net.

Gabriel Jesus 6/10. Came on as a substitute and tried to create chances but couldn’t change the outcome.

Martin Odegaard 5/10. Made a late appearance as a substitute but couldn’t inspire a comeback. |