The Gunners suffered a defeat on the road against the Serie A outfit, but their loss was not without a degree of controversy.

Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta said a 1-0 loss to Inter Milan in the Champions League was “very, very difficult to accept” after two penalty decisions went against his team.

Hakan Çalhanoglu's spot-kick in first-half stoppage-time settled a tight contest at Stadio San Siro and handed the Gunners a fresh setback in their Champions League campaign. Mikel Merino was adjudged to have handled in the box 17 minutes after being involved in an incident at the other end of the pitch in which he was clattered by Inter goalkeeper Yann Sommer.

A furious Mikel Arteta described Arsenal’s defeat against Inter Milan as “very, very difficult to accept” – and said his side should have been awarded a penalty after Mikel Merino was “punched” in the head.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta bemoaned his side being denied what he felt was a clear penalty as they suffered defeat at Inter Milan. The Gunners were beaten 1-0 by Inter thanks to a penalty from midfielder Hakan Calhanoglu on the stroke of half-time.

Mikel Arteta was left furious with the decision not to award Arsenal a penalty in their Champions League clash against Inter Milan, insisting Mikel Merino was ‘punched in the head’ by goalkeeper Yann Sommer.

Arsenal's turbulent run took another twist on Tuesday night when they were dealt a 1-0 defeat by Inter Milan at the San Siro. Mikel Arteta's side dominated large spells of the match but were left to rue a controversial penalty in first-half stoppage time when Mikel Merino was adjudged to have handled the ball.