Manuel Akanji joined Inter on loan from Manchester City during the summer transfer window (Picture: Getty)Manuel Akanji has dismissed the suggestion that Arsenal are currently the best team in Europe ahead of tonight’s Champions League showdown against Inter. The Gunners boast a flawless Champions League record this term having won six straight games, including dominant victories over Atletico Madrid and Bayern Munich. Despite being held to goalless draws in each of their last two league games, Arsenal still hold a commanding seven-point advantage over Akanji’s former team Manchester City. He said: ‘They’re among the best in Europe, but not the best. Arsenal have won six out of six games in the Champions League so far this season (Picture: Getty)‘Have they improved?

Source: Metro January 20, 2026 07:59 UTC