Inter Milan vs Arsenal Preview: Top 6 Champions League Clash, Serie A vs Premier League Leaders, Gunners Fearless Against Nerazzurri

At 4 AM Beijing time on January 21, the 7th round of the Champions League group stage features a high-profile showdown, a battle among the top six in the Champions League, and a clash between the leaders of Serie A and the Premier League as Inter Milan hosts the Champions League table-toppers Arsenal.

Inter Milan vs Arsenal, match highlights are as follows:

First:Teams’ statusAfter six rounds in the Champions League group stage, Inter Milan holds 12 points with 4 wins and 2 losses, ranking sixth, while Arsenal boasts a perfect six-win streak leading the group as the only unbeaten team. In the last league game, Inter Milan won 1-0 away against Udinese, achieving 8 wins and 1 draw in their last 9 Serie A matches, showing excellent form; Arsenal drew 0-0 away at Nottingham Forest and has 8 wins and 3 draws in their last 11 matches across all competitions, also in great shape. Inter Milan leads Serie A by 3 points with a squad valued at €670 million; Arsenal leads the Premier League by 7 points with a squad worth €1.31 billion.

Second:Gunners balanced in attack and defense, fearless away at InterThough both teams top their leagues, the gap between Serie A and the Premier League is quite wide. Serie A is the only one of the five major leagues without a billion-euro player and has become a haven for Premier League castoffs and veterans. Despite Inter reaching two Champions League finals in the last three seasons, Serie A overall lacks competitiveness in Europe. Arsenal is well-rounded with solid defense and effective set-piece tactics. Although their wing-focused attack sometimes leaves their striker lacking firepower, Arsenal’s overall strength surpasses Inter Milan’s. Inter’s aggressive home play will struggle against Arsenal, who may prefer to counterattack. Arsenal has shown some fatigue recently, so a draw is possible. With Arsenal facing Manchester United in the Premier League this weekend, they are likely to adopt a counterattacking approach in Milan, letting Inter attack and settling for a point, which is acceptable for the Champions League leaders. Inter Milan, eager to secure a top-eight direct qualification, will aim for a home win, but if they push forward aggressively, Arsenal is favored to remain unbeaten away.

In summary, with Arsenal distracted by their Premier League clash against Manchester United, they might avoid pressing hard away. Inter’s attacking strength is limited, so a draw seems likely. Arsenal’s set pieces could prove decisive. Expect Arsenal to remain undefeated on the road!

In their last five meetings, Inter Milan has 2 wins and 3 losses, slightly trailing.

Injury and suspension updates: Inter Milan hasDumfries, D’Ambrosio, Çalhanoğlu, Martínez, Palacios (doubtful); Arsenal hasKallafioli, Incampie, Dowman.