Arsenal delay forces press conference cancellation for Napoli match

Arsenal won't hold their traditional pre-match press conference, as they haven't even arrived in Italy yet ahead of their Champions League match with Napoli , and could face further problems tomorrow.

It is scheduled to take place at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on Wednesday evening , and coach Mikel Arteta plus a player were therefore due to speak at a press conference this evening.

LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 06: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, reacts with Martin Odegaard and Riccardo Calafiori of Arsenal during the Premier League 2026/27 match between Arsenal FC and Chelsea FC at Emirates Stadium on September 06, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

That was set for 18.15 UK time (19.15 CEST), but has been cancelled after the Gunners were delayed by travel chaos that affected London airports Heathrow and Gatwick.