Gabriel Jesus rose to the occasion at San Siro as Arsenal extended their record-breaking UEFA Champions League run, claiming a seventh straight victory with a 3-1 win over Inter Milan to seal automatic qualification for the round of 16, Softfotball reports.
Having spoken confidently before kick-off about being ready for the challenge Inter would pose , Jesus backed up his words in emphatic fashion. Arsenal, already assured of progression following Manchester City's earlier shock defeat to Bodo/Glimt, showed no signs of easing off and started on the front foot. Their dominance was rewarded inside 10 minutes when a flowing team move ended with Jurrien Timber's miscued effort falling kindly for Jesus, who slid in to convert from close range.
Inter responded swiftly. Capitalising on a loose ball after efforts from Marcus Thuram and Nicolo Barella were blocked, Petar Sucic rifled a superb strike beyond David Raya to restore parity. The equaliser briefly unsettled Mikel Arteta's side, and Inter sensed an opening, with Thuram wasting a glorious chance on the break by firing over the bar.
