Napoli v Arsenal: Line-ups confirmed as Gunners start fresh Champions League journey
Kevin De Bruyne starts for Napoli, while Arsenal hand Viktor Gyokeres his first start as both clubs open the league phase.
- On Wednesday, September 9, 2026, Arsenal travels to the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona in Naples, Italy, to face Napoli in their UEFA Champions League League Phase opening match.
- Coming off a perfect start to their Premier League campaign with a recent win over Chelsea, Arsenal enters the clash in strong form, while Napoli looks to recover following back-to-back domestic losses.
- Napoli head coach Max Allegri navigates a depleted squad, missing midfielder Scott McTominay following heart surgery, while Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta confirmed his starting lineup featuring Viktor Gyokeres and Eberechi Eze.
- Seeking to leverage his experience against the Gunners, Kevin De Bruyne will start for Napoli in a competition where both clubs have met four times previously.
- Scheduled for a 9 p.m. local kickoff at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, the fixture is available for fans to watch live on TNT Sports and the HBO Max platform.
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Napoli vs Arsenal Match: Champions League Live Updates
Napoli hosts Arsenal at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on Wednesday, September 9, as both sides begin their 2026-27 UEFA Champions League campaigns. The European heavyweights meet in the opening round of the league phase, with Arsenal holding a 3-1 advantage in their previous four competitive meetings. Kickoff is scheduled for 9 p.m. local time […]
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