Inter Milan 1-3 Arsenal, Champions League: Gabriel Jesus Brace Seals Gunners Win

Arsenal continued their unbeaten UEFA Champions League 2025–26 campaign with a 3-1 victory over Inter Milan at San Siro, reaffirming their dominance in the group stage. Gabriel Jesus opened the scoring early and added a second before half-time, giving the Gunners control despite Petar Sucic’s scintillating equaliser for Inter. Arsenal’s depth and tactical discipline saw them limit Inter’s chances, and substitute Viktor Gyokeres sealed the win with a late strike to make it 3-1. The result guarantees Arsenal a top-two finish and direct qualification to the last 16, while Inter’s hopes of automatic progression were dented in a match that underlined Arsenal’s strength on Europe’s biggest stage.

Updated on: 21 January 2026 10:53 am

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Arsenal's William Saliba (center), Mikel Merino (left), Declan Rice and team-mates applaud the fans after the UEFA Champions League match at the San Siro, Milan. | Photo: Fabrizio Carabelli/PA via AP

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Arsenal's Viktor Gyoekeres, left, challenges for the ball with Inter Milan's Francesco Acerbi during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Inter Milan and Arsenal in Milan, Italy. | Photo: AP/Luca Bruno

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Arsenal's Viktor Gyoekeres celebrates after scoring his side's third goal during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Inter Milan and Arsenal in Milan, Italy. | Photo: AP/Luca Bruno

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Inter Milan's Lautaro Martinez, right, leaves the field after substituting during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Inter Milan and Arsenal in Milan, Italy. | Photo: AP/Luca Bruno

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Arsenal's Gabriel Jesus, right, celebrates with his teammates after scoring his side's second goal during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Inter Milan and Arsenal in Milan, Italy. | Photo: AP/Luca Bruno

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Arsenal's Gabriel Jesus celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Inter Milan and Arsenal in Milan, Italy. | Photo: AP/Luca Bruno

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Inter Milan's Lautaro Martinez, centre, tries to dribble past Arsenal's Eberechi Eze during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Inter Milan and Arsenal in Milan, Italy. | Photo: AP/Luca Bruno

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Arsenal's manager Mikel Arteta gives instructions during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Inter Milan and Arsenal in Milan, Italy. | Photo: AP/Luca Bruno

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Arsenal's Gabriel Jesus scores his side's opening goal during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Inter Milan and Arsenal in Milan, Italy. | Photo: AP/Luca Bruno

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Inter Milan's Francesco Acerbi, left, challenges for the ball with Arsenal's Gabriel Jesus during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Inter Milan and Arsenal in Milan, Italy. | Photo: AP/Luca Bruno

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Arsenal's Bukayo Saka, centre, attempts a goal during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Inter Milan and Arsenal in Milan, Italy. | Photo: AP/Luca Bruno