Martin Odegaard rescues wasteful Arsenal with late Champions League stunner against Napoli
Arsenal secured a narrow victory against Napoli in their Champions League opener thanks to a late goal by captain Martin Odegaard. Despite dominating possession and creating multiple chances, Arsenal struggled with finishing until the final minutes.
Why it matters
The win is crucial for Arsenal's momentum in the Champions League, especially following their disappointing finish in the previous season's competition.
Martin Odegaard continued his superb start to the season with a decisive strike as Arsenal edged past Napoli in their Champions League opener. The Gunners captain secured all three points after his team-mates were guilty of wasting a host of glorious opportunities in Italy.
Odegaard came to the rescue for Arsenal as they kicked off their Champions League campaign with a hard-fought victory against Napoli. The Gunners' captain delivered a moment of magic in Naples to ensure Mikel Arteta's side did not pay the ultimate price for their early wastefulness in front of goal.
Also covering this story
11 other newsrooms covered this event. We read each version separately.
How to watch Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid live: Stream, TV channel, team news, prediction
Champions League contenders PSG, Barcelona, Arsenal, Liverpool all start with wins
Misfiring Arsenal beat Napoli with Odegaard stunner in Champions League
Julián Álvarez Will Face Liverpool: Atlético Madrid Makes Decision for the UEFA Champions League
Club Brugge vs Aston Villa predictions, 8-1 Bet Builder tip, team news and odds
Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid predictions: 4-1 Bet Builder tip, team news and odds
Napoli 0-1 Arsenal: Martin Odegaard goal clinches win for dominant Gunners in Champions League opener
Arsenal delay forces press conference cancellation for Napoli match
Eight players could miss Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid as Cody Gakpo absent from training
Napoli 0 Arsenal 1: Odegaard rescues wasteful Gunners with stunning strike to give Champions League campaign lift-off
Club Brugge vs Aston Villa lineups, UCL prediction, time, channel, odds
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in