Inter manager makes bold Arsenal ‘game plan’ claim

Inter manager Simone Inzaghi claimed Arsenal have a "recognisable game plan" ahead of the teams' meeting in the Champions League on Wednesday night.

The two sides are level on points in the newly reformatted competition, with the Nerrazurri ahead by virtue of their strong goal difference, and the victor of the midweek clash would strengthen their hopes of a top-eight finish.

While Arsenal enter the match in indifferent form, having won just one of their last three fixtures, Inter are unbeaten in eight outings and just a point off Napoli at the top of Serie A.

He said: "We know what awaits us, before the break we have two important games and we will try to play two great matches.

"We are playing against two very strong teams, but our focus now is only on tomorrow [Wednesday].

"They have a recognisable game plan, a great coach in Arteta and are therefore one of the strongest teams in Europe."

Saturday's loss to Newcastle United saw Arsenal slip seven points behind Premier League leaders Liverpool with ten gameweeks played and Inzaghi admitted his side may have to be wary of their opponents' desire for retribution.

He added: "It is likely that they have reasons for revenge.

"I watched them play against Newcastle, but playing away to them is really tough. It was an interesting match, but we know that we will be facing a side that will want to put on a show."

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