Arsenal beat Napoli 1-0 in Champions League opener after 2-1 win over Chelsea
Arsenal defeated Napoli 1-0 in Naples on 9 September, with captain Martin Ødegaard scoring the only goal, according to the New York Times. Manager Mikel Arteta praised the team's attacking effort and the impact of several substitutions.
Earlier in the week, Arsenal came from behind to beat Chelsea 2-1 at the Emirates, securing a perfect start to their Premier League campaign, as reported by the BBC. Ødegaard provided the winner, and Arteta highlighted his side's composure, NBC Sports noted.