In it there are teams who are usually the bullies, beating their domestic opposition, and as such, used to having ball dominance and attacking their opponent. From the first few moments this was a football game, very different to the deep blocks Arsenal are used to, which I think is the reason why both Gabriel Jesus and Viktor Gyokeres were aided by the game state. Both scored - Viktor's goal was a bit of a peach in the finish - both had space and both were able to lean into their strengths in a manner in which they aren't usually afforded in the Premier League.
The Champions League feels like a very different beast for Arsenal compared to domestic exploits.
In it there are teams who are usually the bullies, beating their domestic opposition, and as such, used to having ball dominance and attacking their opponent. That leaves spaces and creates gaps in-between lines, which means that this Arsenal team can profit.
And a semi-rotated Arsenal team did just that against Inter Milan.
From the first few moments this was a football game, very different to the deep blocks Arsenal are used to, which I think is the reason why both Gabriel Jesus and Viktor Gyokeres were aided by the game state.
Both scored - Viktor's goal was a bit of a peach in the finish - both had space and both were able to lean into their strengths in a manner in which they aren't usually afforded in the Premier League.
These goals will do both players the world of good from a confidence perspective.
Will it impact their Premier League form, when both players have to step away from the freedom of Champions League pitches to wrestle with the likes of Harry Maguire and Lisandro Martinez? We shall see.
These players thrive in a Champions League environment and, as such, Arsenal find themselves easing through qualification to secure a top two slot and the rewards of home second legs all the way to the final. That is a gift that could prove pivotal if Arteta is to end Arsenal's long-running quest for one of the "big prizes".
It's an exciting time to be an Arsenal fan (even if the nerves overtake that emotion domestically) and I for one am trying my hardest to "drink it in" with nights like last night.
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