Arsenal travels to Italy for Champions League opener against Napoli

Arsenal begins its 2026/27 Champions League campaign on Wednesday with an away match against Napoli. The Gunners arrive in Italy following a successful start to the Premier League season, having secured three consecutive victories. Mikel Arteta looks to rotate his squad for the European opener, with potential starts for Viktor Gyökeres, Noni Madueke, and Bruno Guimarães. William Saliba is unavailable due to a back injury, while Jurrien Timber and Cristhian Mosquera remain doubtful for the fixture. Arsenal seeks a strong start in the league phase to secure a top-eight position and avoid an early knockout round.

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