Arsenal pay penalty as they slip to defeat at Inter

Arsenal's turbulent run took another twist when they were dealt a 1-0 defeat by Inter Milan at the San Siro.

Mikel Arteta’s side dominated large spells of the match but were left to rue a controversial penalty in first-half stoppage time when Mikel Merino was adjudged to have handled the ball.

Hakan Calhanoglu converted the ensuing spot-kick, and, despite bravely pushing for an equaliser, the Gunners fell to their second straight defeat in four days, and their first in the Champions League so far.

Arsenal’s preparations for Wednesday’s tie in Milan were overshadowed by the shock resignation of sporting director Edu.

Edu, credited with Arsenal’s upturn in fortunes in recent seasons, scored in a thumping 5-1 win here, for Arsene Wenger’s side 21 years ago. But on Wednesday, history did not repeat itself.

⚽ Inter Milan 1-0 Arsenal