Inter Milan Takes on Arsenal in Thrilling UEFA Champions League Clash

Arsenal and Inter Milan are both at seven points in the UEFA Champions League as they gear up for a captivating match at San Siro.

Inter, the reigning Serie A champions, closed the gap on Napoli in Italy’s top league over the weekend. In contrast, Arsenal has struggled in their recent attempts to compete for the Premier League title.

After recent defeats to Bournemouth and Newcastle, alongside a draw with Liverpool, Arsenal finds itself in fifth place, seven points adrift from the league leaders. Mikel Arteta’s team, which has been runners-up for the last two seasons, also struggled in their one away Champions League game—a scoreless draw against Atalanta, who recently beat Napoli.

The Sporting News is providing live updates and commentary for the Inter Milan vs. Arsenal match.

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Match Score: Inter Milan vs. Arsenal

Location: San Siro, Milan
Referee: Istvan Kovacs (Romania)

Predicted Teams:

Inter Milan (3-5-2 formation): Sommer (GK) — Pavard, De Vrij, Bisseck — Dumfries, Frattesi, Calhanoglu, Zielinski, Darmian — Martinez, Taremi

Arsenal (4-2-3-1 formation): Raya (GK) — White, Saliba, Gabriel, Timber — Partey, Merino — Saka, Trossard, Martinelli — Havertz

Live Updates for Inter Milan vs. Arsenal

1 hr 5 mins before kickoff: The Inter squad has seen some rotation, including Mehdi Taremi joining Lautaro Martinez in the attack, while Marcus Thuram rests on the bench. Taremi’s presence is anticipated to challenge Arsenal’s organized defense.

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— Inter (@Inter_en) November 6, 2024

1 hr 15 mins before kickoff: The lineup for Arsenal sees Odegaard on the bench, while Ben White is fit enough to start at right-back. Kai Havertz is set to lead the attack, supported by Gabriel Martinelli, Leandro Trossard, and captain Bukayo Saka. Trossard and Havertz might swap positions during the game.

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White returns
© Saka skippers the side
Odegaard back in the squad

Full focus for 90 minutes

— Arsenal (@Arsenal) November 6, 2024

1 hr 30 mins before kickoff: Arsenal appeared poised for high performance after a strong showing against Paris Saint-Germain earlier, but concerns have risen about their over-reliance on stellar defensive play. The absence of creative midfielder Martin Odegaard has contributed to a more subdued team dynamic. His return provides a timely opportunity for a resounding performance against the 2023 final contenders.

2 hours before kickoff: Welcome to The Sporting News’ coverage of Inter Milan vs. Arsenal in the UEFA Champions League. Both teams stand at seven points after three matches, but it’s Arsenal that urgently seeks a noteworthy result.

Kickoff Details for Inter Milan vs. Arsenal

The match will commence in Milan at 9 p.m. local time.

Below are kickoff times for various locations:

Team News: Inter Milan vs. Arsenal

Inzaghi has made strategic rotations following Inter Milan’s narrow win over Venezia, preparing for Arsenal’s visit.

Matteo Darmian returns to the lineup, bringing his experience to the backline, along with Hakan Calhanoglu’s return to the midfield.

Carlos Augusto and Kristjan Asllani are out due to injuries, while Marcus Thuram, who was crucial with the winning goal against Young Boys, is in top form with eight goals across competitions; Inter has yet to concede in the Champions League.

Inter Milan (3-5-2): Sommer (GK) — Pavard, De Vrij, Bastoni — Darmian, Calhanoglu, Barella, Mkhitaryan, Dimarco — Martinez, Thuram

Injured: Augusto, Asllani
Suspended: None

Arteta also reports no new injuries for Arsenal, with Takehiro Tomiyasu, Riccardo Calafiori, and Kieran Tierney unavailable.

Martin Odegaard is in light training but won’t be featured as Arteta manages his recovery. Meanwhile, Ben White is set to return at right-back, allowing Thomas Partey to step back into the midfield role.

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recently, he has been filling in as a temporary option in the defense’s right side.

Arsenal(4-3-3, lineup): Raya (GK) — White, Saliba, Gabriel, Timber — Partey, Rice, Merino — Saka, Havertz, Trossard

Injury List: Odegaard, Calafiori, Tierney, Tomiyasu
Suspensions: None

Inter Milan vs. Arsenal: How to Watch Live

Find out where to catch this Champions League match in various regions across the globe:

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