Martin Odegaard scores winning goal as Arsenal defeats Napoli in Europe
5 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 11:28 PM
Last updated Sep 9, 2026
Arsenal secured a 1-0 win against Napoli in their opening Champions League match after captain Martin Odegaard scored the decisive goal 15 minutes from time. The victory follows a successful start to the season for the Gunners, who maintain a 100% record in the Premier League. Manager Mikel Arteta noted that the squad is building on last season's achievements as they aim for both domestic and European success. Odegaard, who struggled with injuries last year, has recorded several goals in the opening weeks of the campaign, including strikes against Chelsea and Coventry City. Arsenal now looks ahead to future Champions League fixtures against Real Madrid and Bayern Munich.
- •Martin Odegaard scored a 75th-minute winner to secure a 1-0 victory against Napoli.
- •The win keeps Arsenal's momentum following domestic victories over Chelsea and Coventry City.
- •Odegaard appeared in only 24 league matches last season due to injury issues.
- •Arsenal faces upcoming Champions League tests against Real Madrid and Bayern Munich.
- 12:11 AMESPN Soccer — Arteta hails 'decisive' Ødegaard after win at Napoli
- 10:45 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Much more in recent games’ – Arteta praises Odegaard’s excellent start to the season
- 10:35 PMYahoo Sports — Arsenal are passing every test - and Odegaard is in form of his life
- 10:35 PMBBC Sport — Arsenal are passing every test - and Odegaard is in form of his life
"Mikel Arteta praised Martin Odegaard’s growing confidence in front of goal after the Arsenal captain fired his side to a 1-0 Champions League victory over Napoli.Odegaard produced the decisive momen...
"Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta hailed the "decisive" contribution of Martin Ødegaard after the captain fired his side to a 1-0 win in their Champions League opener at Napoli.
"Another Arsenal win, another Martin Odegaard goal - the Gunners captain looks back to his best, writes Phil McNulty.
Sources
External links- ESPN SoccerSep 10, 2026, 12:11 AMArteta hails 'decisive' Ødegaard after win at Napoli
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta hailed the "decisive" contribution of Martin Ødegaard after the captain fired his side to a 1-0 win in their Champions League opener at Napoli.
- Yahoo SportsSep 9, 2026, 10:45 PM‘Much more in recent games’ – Arteta praises Odegaard’s excellent start to the season
Mikel Arteta praised Martin Odegaard’s growing confidence in front of goal after the Arsenal captain fired his side to a 1-0 Champions League victory over Napoli.Odegaard produced the decisive momen...
- Yahoo SportsSep 9, 2026, 10:35 PMArsenal are passing every test - and Odegaard is in form of his life
Another Arsenal win, another Martin Odegaard goal - the Gunners captain looks back to his best, writes Phil McNulty.
- BBC SportSep 9, 2026, 10:35 PMArsenal are passing every test - and Odegaard is in form of his life
Another Arsenal win, another Martin Odegaard goal - the Gunners captain looks back to his best, writes Phil McNulty.
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