Arsenal defeats Napoli 1-0 in Champions League match
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 9:47 PM
Last updated Sep 9, 2026

Arsenal secured a 1-0 victory against Napoli in Champions League action. Despite controlling possession and dominating the final third, Arsenal struggled to convert opportunities, with Mikel Merino, Piero Hincapie, and Bukayo Saka missing significant scoring chances. Striker Viktor Gyokeres played 74 minutes but failed to record a single shot, continuing a trend of limited involvement in the team's attack. Arsenal recorded 4.05 expected goals throughout the match, reflecting a high volume of pressure on the Napoli defense managed by Massimiliano Allegri. The victory occurred as Arsenal maintained heavy offensive presence, with Martin Odegaard significantly out-possessing opponents in dangerous areas. The team continues to rely on a variety of contributors for scoring as they navigate the current Champions League campaign.
- •Arsenal won 1-0 against Napoli in the Champions League.
- •Viktor Gyokeres was substituted in the 74th minute without attempting a shot.
- •Arsenal generated 4.05 expected goals during the contest.
- •Mikel Merino, Piero Hincapie, and Bukayo Saka missed multiple scoring opportunities for Arsenal.
- 9:47 PMCBS Sports — What is a Viktor Gyokeres game? Arsenal's Champions League win over Napoli happened in spite of their striker
"Viktor Gyokeres failed to register a single shot in the Gunners' 1-0 win at Napoli, highlighting a troubling trend for a marquee striker struggling to generate chances in a dominant attack.
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