TOOTHLESS Arsenal were beaten by a superb Italian job in Milan as they lost 1-0 thanks to a controversial penalty.
After losing at the weekend, Mikel Arteta was hoping his team could bounce back with a win in the Champions League.
They were adamant they should have had a penalty in the first half when Mikel Merino was seemingly punched in the head by Yann Sommer as the German cleared the ball away.
However, in first half injury time Merino was involved again at the end other end as he gave away a penalty when the ball struck his raised hand from close range.
That was converted by Hakan Calhanoglu, and Arteta rang the changes by introducing Gabriel Jesus at half-time.
But the Gunners seemed to have wet power at the San Siro as their attacking efforts fell flat, with many of their usual suspects in attack flattering to deceive.
Unfortunate with the penalty on an otherwise quiet night.
Passing was below par with on three out of nine long passes finding their mark.
Dependable as ever at right back.
Can’t be blamed for the defeat from a defensive standpoint.
Marshalled defence well and produced some strong passes.
Three clearances and six duels won said everything about his performance.
Had a slightly better time in duels than Saliba but was worse on the ball.
Booked.
Had a good rapport with Martinelli down the left flank.
Dependable like the rest of the defence but undone by the controversial penalty call.
Difficult to see what he brings to the midfield at the moment. Clearly Arteta likes his height and strength, but not on the same wavelength as team-mates tonight.
Unlucky to give away the penalty for handball after being clattered by Sommer earlier on in the evening.
Should have been given more licence to roam forward in the second half, but didn’t look like he had the legs to do that job.
Captain for the night with Odegaard only fit for the bench.
Saka was always a threat, but all too often or not chose the wrong option to go inside or out.
Couple of flashes of brilliance, including a beautiful curled effort at goal that forced Sommer to punch clear, but needed to be a stronger force up top.
Went off with a bloody head in injury time.
Buzzed around and looked dangerous.
But just didn’t get the ball into enough dangerous positions.
Didn’t offer much after coming on. Booked.
Tidy in possession but rarely moved the ball forward.
Skied a shot over the bar in injury time.
Not enough time to make impact.
