Napoli v Arsenal
Match Timeline & MomentumMomentumThis graph shows how much pressure a team applied during the match. Taller columns indicate stronger attacking periods, based on things like possession, shots, goals, big chances, and other key stats.
Commentary
The full-time whistle sounds in Naples, and it finishes 1-0 to the Arsenal against Napoli. In truth, it could've been more than the one goal, as reflected by the Gunners' 4.05 xG to Napoli's 0.22, but the three points are all that matters for last season's runners-up. Saka and Merino both squandered guilt-edged chances in the first half, as Napoli absorbed the pressure and looked threatening at times on the break through the likes of De Bruyne and Politano. With the game still goalless going into the second half, it was largely more of the same, as Arsenal couldn't find their shooting boots. Hincapie failed to find a decisive touch in front of goal five minutes after the restart, before, after plenty of probing, Odegaard rifled a thunderbolt off the left-hand post and into the net to break the deadlock and continue his superb early-season form. As Allegri's side searched for an equaliser, space opened up for Madueke to double the visitors' lead, but he, like many others, couldn't find the net. De Bruyne then looked to haunt the Gunners with a late, late chance, but his cross-shot couldn't test Raya. Havertz did have the ball in the net from an offside position right at the death, but it's yet another clean sheet for the Premier League champions, and another win. Arsenal now turn their attention back to the Premier League, where they travel to Sunderland, while Napoli look to respond from three consecutive defeats at home to Bologna. Thank you for joining us – until next time, goodnight!
FULL-TIME: NAPOLI 0-1 ARSENAL
Gooo–noooo!!! Tzolis takes advantage of stranded Napoli shirts up field, and his shot is parried into the path of Havertz, who taps home from an offside position – it won't count!

Odegaard is booked for booting the ball away, which is perhaps the only blemish on his evening.
We're into a minimum of four minutes of added time.
OH, WHAT A CHANCE FOR NAPOLI! De Bruyne seems caught between shooting and crossing as he's played into space inside the box, and he chooses the latter. His cross is still a wicked one, but no teammate gambles, and the ball can only fizz through the corridor of uncertainty.
Shot Map
Team Stats
0.22
Expected Goals
4.05
42%
Possession
58%
3 (60%)
Shots on Goal
8 (31%)
0
Big Chances Created
6
0
Corners Won
6
383 (86%)
Accurate Passes
559 (92%)
36
Duels Won
36
6
Saves
3
12
Fouls Committed
11





