Martin Odegaard continued his fine start to the season as Premier League champions Arsenal kicked off their Champions League campaign with a fine away win. The Gunners captain only scored three times last season but his fourth in five appearances this term won the game in Naples.A fine angled drive with 15 minutes left was enough for Mikel Artetas side to come away with three vital points.The Gunners claimed maximum points from each of their eight games last season on the way to the final and impressed again. Massimiliano Allegris side opened their Serie A campaign with a 2-0 win away at Genoa, but they have since lost consecutive matches against Como and Inter Milan.Bukayo Saka went close with a fine overhead kick before Kevin de Bruyne tested David Raya at the other end.Mikel Merino had a powerful header tipped over after Ebe Eze headed across goal as Arsenal turned the screw.It was a wonderful stop from Alex Meret, who was then early beaten by Eze after a flowing attack but the England man dragged his shot wide of the near post.Saka then wasted the best chance of the half when Odegaard slid him behind the Napoli defence but he lifted his shot over the topNapoli had to change their keeper at the break as Vanja Milinkovic-Savic replaced the excellent Meret, and Piero Hincapie then wasted a great chance for the Gunners when he slashed over the top.It was looking like being a frustrating night in Naples before substitute Christos Tzolis teed up Odegaard for a lovely strike in off the far post.Noni Madueke should have wrapped up the win with a late counter before De Bruyne threaded a fine ball across goal but no Napoli player was able to convert.Kai Havertz then tapped home in added time but he was offside but the Gunners held on to win. Topics Arsenal F.C. S.S.C. Napoli Add us as a preferred source on Google If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read LIVE Napoli v Arsenal: Commentary, updates, goals and stats Jon Fisher 9th September, 2026 Napoli v Arsenal: Line-ups confirmed as Gunners start fresh Champions League journey Tom Rostance 9th September, 2026 Win tickets to a Champions League game with bet365 Jon Fisher 9th September, 2026 Ballon dOr: Full list of 30 nominees as Messi is included but Ronaldo snubbed Jon Fisher 8th September, 2026 Napoli v Arsenal: Preview, expected line-ups, stats and where to watch Mitch Fretton 8th September, 2026 Champions League Predictions: Delight for Manchester clubs and Arsenal but frustration for Villa and Liverpool Jon Fisher 7th September, 2026
