Arsenal faced another setback in Milan, succumbing to their first Champions League defeat of the season against Inter, compounding their woes with three consecutive Premier League matches without a win. The game turned on a controversial penalty awarded just before halftime, with Arsenal’s Mikel Merino penalized for a handball under contentious circumstances. Manager Mikel Arteta expressed frustration over this decision and a perceived missed opportunity for a penalty at the other end, highlighting ongoing challenges in both domestic and European competitions as Arsenal trails Liverpool by seven points in the league.