Inter Milan Vs Arsenal – Two Most Lethal Teams On Set-Pieces Face Off In San Siro Champions League Clash

San Siro forms the backdrop for a mouth-watering Champions League showdown between Inter Milan and Arsenal.

According to Gazzetta dello Sport via FCInterNews, it will be a battle between the two best European teams in set-pieces.

Inter cannot afford a slip-up in tonight’s clash if they are to cling onto their top-eight spot in the 36-team table.

Indeed, Cristian Chivu must pull off his first win in a high-profile fixture since taking charge of the club in the summer.

Otherwise, the Nerazzurri could be at risk of dropping to the knockout playoffs.

Inter Milan Face Arsenal in Battle of Two Set-Piece Specialists

GENOA, ITALY – DECEMBER 14: Cristian Chivu, head coach of Inter, reacts during the Serie A match between Genoa CFC and FC Internazionale at Luigi Ferraris Stadium on December 14, 2025 in Genoa, Italy. (Photo by Simone Arveda/Getty Images)

Mikel Arteta’s men have become famous for their set-piece prowess in recent years.

Indeed, they have netted as many as 28 goals from such plays since the beginning of the season.

Furthermore, the Gunners have scored 11 goals from corners, more than any other side in Europe’s top-five leagues.

On the other hand, Inter are third-best in this regard behind Arsenal and Tottenham, having bagged nine.

In total, Chivu’s charges have scored 16 goals from set-pieces this term.