Napoli begins its European campaign after a difficult start to the Serie A season under new head coach Massimiliano Allegri. The Italian side won its opener against Genoa but subsequently suffered defeats against Como and Inter Milan.
Arsenal arrive in Naples having won all four of its competitive matches this season. Mikel Arteta’s side beat Chelsea 2-1 in its latest Premier League fixture, with Kai Havertz and captain Martin Odegaard scoring after the Gunners had conceded inside the opening two minutes.
The teams have met four times in European competition. Arsenal has won three of those contests, while Napoli has won one.
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Confirmed Team News
Napoli Playing XI: Meret; Di Lorenzo, Amir Rrahmani, Rafa Marín, Oliveira; Gilmour, Lobotka, De Bruyne; Politano, Hojlund, Alisson Santos.
Napoli Substitutes: Contini (GK), V. Milinkovic-Savic (GK), Favasuli, Badiashile, Neres, Lucca, Vergara, Beukema, Spinazzola.
Arsenal Playing XI: Raya; Hincapie, Gabriel, Konsa, White; Merino, Rice; Eze, Odegaard (C), Saka; Gyokeres.
Arsenal Substitutes: Arrizabalaga (GK), Meslier (GK), Tzolis, Madueke, Havertz, Calafiori, Zubimendi, Bruno Guimaraes, Lewis-Skelly, Dowman, Salmon.
Where to watch Napoli vs Arsenal in India?
Napoli vs Arsenal Champions League match will be telecast live on the Sony Sports Network in India and also be live-streamed on Sony LIV app and website.
Published on Sep 09, 2026
