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Ødegaard’s goal lifts Arsenal to 1-0 Napoli win

9/10/2026

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Ødegaard Decisive Goal

Arsenal beat Napoli 1-0 in Italy with midfielder Martin Ødegaard’s decisive goal.
Ødegaard’s strike was his fourth goal in five matches across all competitions this season.
Arsenal logged 26 shots, a Champions League away-game record.
Arsenal kept a clean sheet, extending their Champions League group-stage winning streak to 13 matches.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said Ødegaard’s goals are decisive and impact Arsenal’s results.

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Arsenal Wear Red

Arsenal were required to wear red shorts under UEFA mandate, a change not seen since a 2022 Premier League match.
Mikel Arteta recalled his 2013 Champions League sending-off at the stadium, noting its personal significance.
Napoli, 2023 Serie A champions, came off a 3-2 defeat to Inter Milan, highlighting recent domestic success and a setback.

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Ødegaard Decisive Goal

Arsenal beat Napoli 1-0 in Italy with midfielder Martin Ødegaard’s decisive goal.
Ødegaard’s strike was his fourth goal in five matches across all competitions this season.
Arsenal logged 26 shots, a Champions League away-game record.
Arsenal kept a clean sheet, extending their Champions League group-stage winning streak to 13 matches.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said Ødegaard’s goals are decisive and impact Arsenal’s results.

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