Arsenal Dominate Inter Milan 3–1 in Champions League Thriller

Milan , January 20, 2026, — Arsenal produced a commanding performance at the San Siro to defeat Inter Milan 3–1, maintaining a perfect start to their Champions League campaign and putting themselves firmly on course for the knockout stages.

The Premier League leaders struck early when Gabriel Jesus broke the deadlock in the 10th minute, finishing off a precise cross from Jurrien Timber. Inter responded strongly, with midfielder Petar Sučić firing home a powerful equaliser in the 18th minute, reigniting hope for the home side.Arsenal regained the lead before halftime when Jesus nodded home from a well-worked corner, making it 2–1.

The Gunners controlled the game for the remainder of the match and sealed victory in the 84th minute when substitute Viktor Gyökeres finished a swift counterattack with composure, ensuring all three points. The win extends Arsenal’s unbeaten run in the Champions League to seven games, highlighting one of the club’s strongest European campaigns in recent years.

With top spot in the group already secure, Mikel Arteta’s side can approach their remaining fixtures with confidence.

For Inter, the defeat marks their third consecutive loss in the group stage, leaving them with a difficult task to progress automatically to the knockout rounds.Gabriel Jesus’s first-half brace marked his first Champions League goals since returning from injury, while Gyökeres’ late strike underscored Arsenal’s squad depth.Arsenal now shift focus back to the Premier League, buoyed by this impressive European display, while Inter look to regroup for the challenges ahead.

Final Score

Inter Milan 1 – 3 Arsenal

Goals: Sučić 18’ (Inter); Jesus 10’, 39’ and Gyökeres 84’ (Arsenal)