Arsenal earns victory over Napoli in Champions League match

Arsenal defeated SSC Napoli at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on September 09, 2026, in a UEFA Champions League League Phase match. The game was decided by a single goal from Martin Odegaard, whose curling shot found the net after bouncing off the far post. Napoli struggled with a depleted lineup, facing injuries to Scott McTominay, Andre Frank Zambo Anguissa, Alessandro Buongiorno, Luca Marianucci, and Giovane, while Alex Meret and Alisson Santos left the game with muscular issues. Manager Max Allegri noted that Napoli showed improved defensive concentration despite recording a third consecutive defeat. This result marks the club's longest negative streak since 2023 and the worst start to a season since 2000/01. Napoli is scheduled to play Bologna in their next home match.

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