Arsenal are actually certain of a spot within the high two.
Mikel Arteta hailed his Arsenal aspect for going to a different stage of their 3-1 Champions League win over Inter Milan at San Siro, which secured a top-two end within the league section.
Already certain of a spot within the high eight after Manchester Metropolis’s beautiful loss to Bodo/Glimt earlier on Tuesday, Arsenal produced a massively spectacular efficiency in opposition to the Nerazzurri to make it seven wins from seven on this season’s Champions League, the membership’s longest such run within the competitors.
Gabriel Jesus opened the scoring within the tenth minute earlier than Petar Sucic hit a elegant leveller eight minutes later.
Jesus restored Arsenal’s benefit shortly after the half-hour mark, earlier than Viktor Gyokeres’ curling effort six minutes from the tip of regular time secured a consequence meaning the Gunners will play house second legs all through the knockout rounds.
Arteta praises Arsenal and ‘unbelievable’ Jesus
Talking to Amazon Prime Video Sport after the sport, Arteta mentioned: “I’m very happy with the crew. We mentioned earlier than the sport, we wanted a particular efficiency and we’ve actually completed that at present.
“We went to a different stage and to do it on the San Siro in opposition to the most effective groups in Europe is one thing else.”
Arteta reserved particular reward for Jesus, who solely returned from an ACL damage final month after 11 months on the sideline.
“There’s an unbelievable participant and the larger the sport, the extra snug he performs. He deserves the person of the match award,” Arteta added.
With Jesus excelling and Gyokeres additionally on the scoresheet, Arteta seems to have a variety headache forward of Sunday’s Premier League conflict with Manchester United.
Jesus’ begin at San Siro was his first since his return from damage, although he gave a diplomatic reply when requested concerning the competitors for locations in assault.
“Everybody desires to start out,” Jesus mentioned. “I’m a really respectful man. I’m not a child anymore, I’m 28, so I perceive soccer.
“I’m very glad Vik got here on and scored a objective. I’m so glad I scored and Vik scored. I’m assured Kai [Havertz] will rating when he will get the prospect.”
