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Ødegaard stuns Napoli as Arsenal make winning start in Champions League

Martin Ødegaard’s second-half screamer gave Arsenal a 1-0 victory at Napoli as they began their Champions League campaign in fine fashion
Ødegaard stuns Napoli as Arsenal make winning start in Champions League

Ødegaard ‘edge’ delights Arteta as Arsenal secure narrow win at Napoli

Martin Ødegaard (right) wheels away alongside Bruno Guimarães after scoring the winner. Photograph: Guglielmo Mangiapane/Reuters

Ed Aarons at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona

David Raya struggles, outcast dazzles: Arsenal's three winners and three losers from international break

Mikel Arteta clapping fans

Mikel Arteta reveals how Arsenal can use Champions League final defeat to fuel success

Gunners agonisingly missed out on maiden European crown in May

'I have poison in my veins' - Mikel Arteta opens up on Champions League heartbreak as Arsenal boss sets sights on European glory

Mikel Arteta has admitted that the agony of Arsenal’s Champions League final defeat to Paris Saint-Germain remains a primary source of motivation for his squad. Despite ending the club's long wait for a Premier League title, the Spaniard insists the continental loss still stings as he looks toward the future in north London.

Mikel Arteta's Arsenal mission is crystal clear and he has four years to achieve it

Mikel Arteta has signed a new contract at Arsenal but his work is far from done at Emirates Stadium

Viktor Gyokeres is a big weapon for Arsenal but Mikel Arteta isn't using him properly

Mikel Arteta barking orders next to Viktor Gyokeres at the Emirates Stadium

'He doesn't get the credit he deserves' - Myles Lewis-Skelly names the 'most underrated' Arsenal star who Mikel Arteta relies on

Arsenal academy graduate Myles Lewis-Skelly has identified the teammate he believes does not get the recognition he deserves at the Emirates Stadium. Despite being a vital cog in Mikel Arteta’s tactical machine, the young midfielder feels one senior figure is consistently flying under the radar.

Noah Okafor fact suggests he could be Leeds United key to unlocking Arsenal fortress

Noah Okafor is among the talking points ahead of Leeds United's trip to Arsenal

Lack of faith in Viktor Gyokeres? Why Arsenal favour Kai Havertz as a false nine as ex-Gunners striker discusses future transfer bids for another goalscorer

Arsenal spent big on Viktor Gyokeres, and saw him register 21 goals last season, but continue to favour Kai Havertz as a false nine when it comes to leaders of their attacking line. Ex-Gunners striker Paul Dickov has explained to GOAL why that is the case, while also speculating on whether another proven goalscorer will be sought in upcoming transfer windows.

Mikel Arteta reveals ‘office destruction’ gamble that nearly ENDED his Arsenal career on day one

Mikel Arteta has revealed the staggering gamble he took on his very first day as Arsenal manager, admitting he feared his tenure could have ended before it truly began. The Spaniard, who inherited a fractured squad in December 2019, resorted to a piece of high-stakes "theatrical" motivation to reset the culture at London Colney.

Daniel Farke provides Leeds injury update and sends Mikel Arteta classy Arsenal message

Daniel Farke handed Mikel Arteta his flowers when he faced the press ahead of this weekend's clash between Arsenal and Leeds United

Mikel Arteta’s new contract reflects where the power now lies at Arsenal

From transfers to stadium works and even the training-ground dog, there is no doubting the Spaniard’s influence at the club

Enzo Maresca reveals Erling Haaland injury latest in new Man City update before Liverpool clash

Maresca boosted by striker’s availability for Anfield trip

Mikel Arteta reveals Declan Rice worry in Arsenal injury update

Rice withdrew from the England squad during the international break and has endured a heavy workload in the last few seasons

Arsenal sent warning ahead of Leeds clash as big advantage revealed

International commitments could come back to bite the Gunners

Declan Rice reset offers huge Arsenal boost with new deal close to rival Bukayo Saka

Gunners should reap the benefits of a rare break for their midfield talisman

Why Noah Okafor is delighted with Daniel Farke as bold Leeds United message sent ahead of Arsenal

Noah Okafor in action for Leeds and Daniel Farke at Elland Road

The 10 players who could miss Arsenal vs Leeds

Both teams were hit by injuries during the international break

Arsenal: Kai Havertz injury latest as Mikel Arteta reveals new eight-man update

Gunners manager will be forced to make changes for Premier League return

Former Arsenal star reveals key learning from Mikel Arteta amid huge 'culture' change

Ex-Gunners midfielder is now managing in League One

Arteta urges 'respect' for process after Man City financial verdict

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said it was vital to "respect the process" after Manchester City were found guilty of serious breaches of the Premier League's financial rules."Obviously I think it's very important that we respect the process, I think the timelines, and it's still an ongoing process that is not resolved, because it's been appealed," Arteta told reporters.

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It was published on September 9, 2026 and last updated on October 9, 2026. The time of the story is shown in your own time zone on the page.

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