Inter Milan 1-0 Arsenal: Player Ratings as the hosts extend unbeaten run with well-managed win at the San Siro

Inter Milan hosted Arsenal at the San Siro in the league phase of the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday, November 6 and secured a narrow 1-0 win.

The first half was a cagey affair as the two teams shared the ball for nearly equal amounts of time. Denzel Dumfries came up with the first big chance of the game as his shot rattled the crossbar as Arsenal were spared their blushes early on. The Gunners in turn attempted seven shots, with two on target, but conceded a penalty late in the first period.

Mikel Merino was deemed to have handled the ball and Hakan Calhanoglu stepped up and scored for Inter Milan to make it 1-0 at the break.

Arsenal came out for the second half looking for a way back into the game and kept the ball for 71% of the time. However, with just two shots on target from 14 attempts they simply did not do enough to trouble Yann Sommer as the Italian side won the game.

On that note, let’s take a look at the player ratings.

Inter Milan Player Ratings vs Arsenal

Goalkeeper

Yann Sommer – 7.5/10

Sommer made four key saves during the match for Inter Milan and also played nine long balls.

Defenders

Benjamin Pavard – 7/10

Pavard had a good game at the back as he won five duels, making seven clearances and one block.

Stefan de Vrij – 7.5/10

De Vrij won three duels, making 11 clearances and two blocks as well.

Yann Bisseck – 8/10

Bisseck had a great game going forward as well as in defence. He won six of seven duels, making 10 clearances, three blocks and one interception.

Midfielders

Denzel Dumfries – 7.5/10

Dumfries hit the crossbar with an attempt early in the first half. He also won nine duels, making five clearances, one block and one interception.

Davide Frattesi – 6.5/10

Frattesi had an average game and was subbed off in the second half.

Hakan Calhanoglu – 7.5/10

Calhanoglu scored the penalty for Inter Milan just before half time. He also played one key pass and won three duels.

Piotr Zielinski – 7/10

Zielinski played two key passes and won five duels in a composed performance.

Matteo Darmian – 7/10

Darmian won five duels, making five clearances and one interception in the process.

Forwards

Mehdi Taremi – 6.5/10

Taremi had an unlucky night in front of goal as both his attempts were off target.

Lautaro Martinez – 6/10

Martinez saw his only shot blocked and was also booked for a coming together with Gabriel.

Substitutes

Henrikh Mkhitaryan – 6.5/10

He replaced Zielinski and put in a good performance.

Nicolo Barella – 6/10

He replaced Frattesi and was booked after coming on.

Marcus Thuram – 6.5/10

He replaced Martinez and did not make much of an impact.

Kristjan Asllani – 6.5/10

He replaced Calhanoglu and put in a decent performance.

Federico Dimarco – 6.5/10

He replaced Taremi in the late stages and performed well.

Manager

Simone Inzaghi – 7.5/10

Inzaghi managed the game well and guided Inter Milan to a deserved win.

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Arsenal Player Ratings vs Inter Milan

Goalkeeper

David Raya – 6.5/10

Raya did not make a single save but played three long balls for Arsenal.

Defenders

Benjamin White – 7/10

White won four duels in defence, making one clearance and one interception as well.

William Saliba – 7/10

Saliba won six duels in a busy evening at the back, making three clearances and one block. He also played five long balls.

Gabriel Magalhaes – 7/10

Gabriel won six duels, making three clearances and one interception as well. He attempted three shots which were all blocked.

Jurrien Timber – 7/10

Timber won five duels, making three interceptions and one clearance.

Midfielders

Bukayo Saka – 6.5/10

Saka had a rare off day for Arsenal and could not influence the proceedings as he was double-marked.

Thomas Partey – 7/10

Partey passed the ball with 89% accuracy, including two key passes. He also won five duels and made two interceptions.

Mikel Merino – 6/10

Merino conceded the penalty and another foul and lost possession of the ball seven times in a subpar performance for Arsenal.

Gabriel Martinelli – 8/10

Martinelli passed the ball with 86% accuracy, including four key passes. He also won six duels and completed two dribbles.

Forwards

Leandro Trossard – 7/10

Trossard attempted just one shot that was off target. He also played two key passes and won two duels.

Kai Havertz – 7/10

Havertz was once again busy in the final third as he won four duels, played two key passes and attempted four shots, of which one was on target.

Substitutes

Gabriel Jesus – 6.5/10

He came on at half-time but could not impact the game as desired.

Oleksandr Zinchenko, Ethan Nwaneri & Martin Odegaard – N/A

The trio played less than 10 minutes and hence do not warrant a rating.

Manager

Mikel Arteta – 6.5/10

Arteta’s side lacked imagination and threat as they fell to a disappointing defeat.

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