Arsenal travels to Italy for Champions League opener against Napoli
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 7:35 PM
Last updated Sep 7, 2026
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.
- •Arsenal faces Napoli on Wednesday in the opening match of the Champions League.
- •William Saliba is ruled out of the squad with a back injury.
- •Jurrien Timber and Cristhian Mosquera are listed as doubts for the trip to Italy.
- •The club currently holds a perfect record in the Premier League.
- 7:35 PMYahoo Sports — Zubimendi And Hincapie To Start | 4-2-3-1 Arsenal Predicted Lineup Vs Napoli
- 7:20 PMYahoo Sports — PREVIEW | Napoli vs Arsenal: team news, lineups, predictions (Champions League 09/09)
- 4:00 PMYahoo Sports — Arsenal at Napoli Champions League preview: injuries, suspensions, & predicted lineups
"Arsenal will clash heads with Napoli at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona earlier today as they hope to earn a good result on the road in the UEFA Champions League. The Gunners managed to secure a har...
"Napoli and Arsenal face off this Wednesday at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona in UEFA Champions League. Napoli mark their 12th participation in the competition, whilst Arsenal go into their 25th. Th...
"The Gunners kick off their Champions League campaign with a trip to Italy
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 7, 2026, 7:35 PMZubimendi And Hincapie To Start | 4-2-3-1 Arsenal Predicted Lineup Vs Napoli
Arsenal will clash heads with Napoli at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona earlier today as they hope to earn a good result on the road in the UEFA Champions League. The Gunners managed to secure a har...
- Yahoo SportsSep 7, 2026, 7:20 PMPREVIEW | Napoli vs Arsenal: team news, lineups, predictions (Champions League 09/09)
Napoli and Arsenal face off this Wednesday at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona in UEFA Champions League. Napoli mark their 12th participation in the competition, whilst Arsenal go into their 25th. Th...
- Yahoo SportsSep 7, 2026, 4:00 PMArsenal at Napoli Champions League preview: injuries, suspensions, & predicted lineups
The Gunners kick off their Champions League campaign with a trip to Italy
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