Arsenal’s Champions League preparations have taken an unexpected turn ahead of Wednesday’s opener against Napoli, but there have also been encouraging developments for Mikel Arteta. The Gunners eventually arrived in Italy later than planned on Tuesday following disruption to UK air traffic, which forced Arteta’s scheduled pre-match press conference to be cancelled. Elsewhere, Jurrien Timber […]
Arsenal’s preparations for their Champions League opener against Napoli have been disrupted by a major flight delay which has forced Mikel Arteta’s pre-match press conference to be cancelled. The Gunners were due to travel from Luton to Naples on Tuesday before Arteta and a player addressed the media at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. However, […]
This is an updated look at Arsenal U19 vs Napoli, refreshed on 8 September 2026. The Gunners are about to open their 2026/27 UEFA Youth League campaign. They start on the road. The academy side flies out to Italy for a Wednesday afternoon fixture against Napoli’s under-19s. The trip to Naples brings Arsenal’s first chance […]
Arsenal have received eight nominations across the 2026 Ballon d’Or awards, with Gabriel Magalhaes, Declan Rice and William Saliba all named on the 30-player men’s shortlist. The full nominations were revealed on Tuesday following Arsenal’s Premier League title-winning 2025/26 campaign and run to the Champions League final. Mariona Caldentey and Alessia Russo have also been […]
Arsenal have issued important safety advice to supporters travelling to Naples, including a recommendation not to wear club colours ahead of Wednesday’s Champions League clash with Napoli. Mikel Arteta’s side begin their European campaign at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, with thousands of Arsenal supporters expected to make the trip to Italy. The club’s official […]
Arsenal have been installed as favourites to win the 2026/27 Champions League by the Opta supercomputer, with Mikel Arteta’s side coming out on top in 20.9% of 10,000 simulations. The Gunners narrowly lead Bayern Munich, who lifted the trophy in 19.4% of simulations, while Manchester City are a more distant third on 12.3%. The projection […]
Arsenal are expected to renew Kai Havertz’s contract after the Germany international strengthened his position as one of Mikel Arteta’s most important attacking players. A fresh report from The Times says Havertz has two years remaining on his current Arsenal deal and that his contract is expected to be renewed. No agreement or formal announcement […]
Arsenal’s Champions League opener against Napoli will provide Mikel Arteta with a very different tactical examination to Sunday’s victory over Chelsea. Massimiliano Allegri has inherited a squad containing considerable technical and attacking quality, but Napoli’s opening weeks have also exposed vulnerabilities Arsenal will attempt to exploit at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. Napoli have lost […]
Napoli have been forced to alter their preparations for Wednesday’s Champions League meeting with Arsenal as Massimiliano Allegri considers changing his defensive system following two damaging Serie A defeats. Extreme heat in Naples caused Monday’s training session to be pushed back by several hours, with Allegri also assessing how well his players have recovered from […]
Napoli have been handed two fresh fitness concerns before facing Arsenal after Frank Anguissa and David Neres trained separately from the main group on Tuesday. Massimiliano Allegri’s side host the Gunners at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on Wednesday night in their opening Champions League league-phase fixture. Scott McTominay is already unavailable, while Arsenal now […]
Arsenal Women’s next Women’s Super League opponents Crystal Palace are under investigation after breaching substitution rules during Sunday’s 1-0 victory over Everton. Palace began their return to the top flight with three points thanks to Lexi Lloyd-Smith‘s first-half winner, but the result has since been overshadowed by an administrative error. The WSL is investigating after […]
The referee for Napoli vs Arsenal has been confirmed, with Swedish official Glenn Nyberg appointed for Wednesday night’s Champions League opener at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. Mikel Arteta’s side begin their latest European campaign at 8pm BST after winning all three of their opening Premier League matches. Nyberg is already familiar to Arsenal supporters, […]
