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Jesus Brace Powers Arsenal Past Inter to Clinch Top-Two Champions League Finish

The victory ensures home second legs throughout the knockout rounds under UEFA’s league‑phase format.

Overview

  • Arsenal won 3-1 at the San Siro as Gabriel Jesus scored twice and Viktor Gyokeres added a late goal after Petar Sucic’s equaliser for Inter.
  • Jesus made his first European start in 405 days after an 11-month knee layoff and was lauded by Mikel Arteta, who said the team “went to another level.”
  • The result keeps Arsenal perfect at seven wins from seven and lifts them to 21 points, guaranteeing automatic progression to the last 16.
  • Gyokeres’ cameo strike and Jesus’ brace intensify Arteta’s selection call at centre-forward ahead of Sunday’s Premier League meeting with Manchester United.
  • Inter slipped to a precarious position outside the top eight and face a likely play-off to reach the last 16 after a third consecutive Champions League defeat.