Mikel Arteta has planned to extend Arsenal's winning streak in the Champions League.

Arsenal arrived at San Siro full of confidence, with manager Mikel Arteta reportedly aware of Inter Milan's vulnerabilities, particularly as the hosts tend to fade late in games.

Coach Mikel Arteta is said to have effective strategies to exploit Inter Milan's weaknesses as Arsenal prepares to visit San Siro in the penultimate match of the Champions League group stage. The North London side aims to secure a favorable result to clinch direct qualification to the knockout rounds early.

Inter Milan entered this match with many concerns, particularly about losing control in the final stages. The blue and black striped team has lost their last two Champions League games in the same way: conceding goals in stoppage time. Atletico Madrid scored a decisive goal in the final minute back in November, followed by Liverpool winning at Giuseppe Meazza thanks to a late penalty in December.

In contrast to Inter, Arsenal has emerged as one of the best second-half performers in this season's Champions League. Statistics show that 13 out of 17 goals scored by the "Gunners" came after halftime, including three goals in the last 15 minutes when Inter consistently showed vulnerability.

Inter's coach Cristian Chivu admitted his team needs to play "tougher and more pragmatic" instead of focusing too much on attractive football. After the defeat to Atletico, Chivu frankly acknowledged that Inter dropped too deep, failed to counterattack effectively, and lacked sharpness to finish off matches. Notably, he also admitted that despite fielding their best players to defend set pieces, Inter still paid the price — a detail that gives Arteta more reason to exploit this, as Arsenal is very strong on dead-ball situations.

Additionally, Inter struggles to defend against counterattacks, especially as their fitness declines. Chivu emphasized that his players must be more decisive, reduce turnovers in midfield, and be willing to "get their hands dirty" if they want to avoid the familiar collapse scenario.

On Arsenal's side, Arteta has reasons to be confident. His team not only maintains a high pressing intensity but is also particularly dangerous late in matches when Inter tends to lose concentration. By exploiting the spaces left by a tiring opponent, Arsenal could definitely make a difference at San Siro.

Therefore, the match promises to be a tense tactical battle, where Inter must stay fully focused while Arsenal stands ready to deliver a decisive blow at the crucial moment.