Napoli hosts Arsenal in Champions League opening match on Wednesday

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Napoli hosts Arsenal in Champions League opening match on Wednesday
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Napoli faces Arsenal on Wednesday at Estadio Diego Armando Maradona in the opening phase of the UEFA Champions League. Kickoff is scheduled for 3 p.m. ET. Napoli enters the contest following a 3-2 loss to Inter Milan last Saturday, while Arsenal remains undefeated in Premier League play after three matches. Napoli manager Max Allegri will be without Scott McTominay and Alessandro Buongiorno, as the midfielder recovers from a heart procedure and the defender deals with an injury. Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta reports that Jurrien Timber and William Saliba remain unavailable for selection. Arsenal looks to build on momentum from a recent win against Chelsea as the club seeks its first European Cup title.

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  • Napoli faces Arsenal at Estadio Diego Armando Maradona on Wednesday.
  • Kickoff is scheduled for 3 p.m. ET.
  • Scott McTominay and Alessandro Buongiorno are out for Napoli.
  • Jurrien Timber and William Saliba remain sidelined for Arsenal.
  • Arsenal enters the match after three straight Premier League victories.
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