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Martin Odegaard goal secures Arsenal victory over Napoli

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 9:40 PM

Last updated Sep 9, 2026

Martin Odegaard goal secures Arsenal victory over Napoli

Summary

Arsenal opened their Champions League campaign with a 1-0 victory against Napoli at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on September 9, 2026. The match remained scoreless through the first half as both sides struggled to find an opening. Martin Odegaard broke the deadlock in the 75th minute, providing the only goal of the match. Arsenal maintained their defensive composure throughout the contest, with goalkeeper David Raya keeping a clean sheet. This result gives Mikel Arteta’s squad three points to begin the league phase of the competition.

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By the Numbers

•Martin Odegaard scored the decisive goal in the 75th minute.
•David Raya kept a clean sheet for Arsenal in the 1-0 win.
•The match took place at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on September 9, 2026.
•Arsenal successfully held a scoreless draw through the first half before securing the lead.

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9:40 PMYahoo Sports — Odegaard Gets 8.5, Gabriel With 7.5 | Arsenal Players Rated In Narrow Win Vs Napoli

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Arsenal faced off against Napoli at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona earlier tonight as they hoped to secure a good result on the road in the UEFA Champions League. The Gunners made a bright start to...
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