Champions League

Arsenal put in a record-breaking performance away to Napoli on Wednesday night, and Mikel Arteta has admitted the scoreline didn’t reflect that impressive display.

Arsenal get their Champions League campaign for this season underway with a trip to Naples, so let’s look at how the teams lineup.

Arsenal are set to wear an all-red kit on Wednesday night against Napoli, ditching the usual white shorts with the red shirt for the first time since 2022.

Arsenal had to cancel their pre-match conference and arrive late in Italy on Tuesday night, amid widespread travel disruption over the last 24 hours.

Jurrien Timber has travelled with the Arsenal squad to face Napoli on Wednesday, as well as youngsters Max Dowman and Marli Salmon.

Bruno Guimaraes should be in contention to start for Arsenal against Napoli on Wednesday in the team’s Champions League opener, according to a report.

Arsenal have received nominations for the Manager and Player of the Month awards, following an encouraging start to the season in August.

Arsenal’s Champions League fixtures for 2026-27 have been confirmed. See every league-phase date, kick-off time and opponent, including Napoli, Bayern Munich and Real Madrid.

Arsenal have learned their Champions League draw for the 2026/27 League Phase, with the matches to be played over the next few months.

All of Arsenal’s potential Champions League League Phase opponents have now been confirmed, but a rule change means the Gunners won’t be playing at the San Siro.

UEFA has completed the Women’s Champions League and Europa Cup qualifying draws, with Chelsea facing a tough test and Arsenal watching on.

Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain have each received punishments for the actions of their supporters during the Champions League final, though the Gunners’ punishment is relatively light.

England’s World Cup draw with Ghana stirred memories of Arsenal’s final heartbreak, parade chaos and the relief of watching without fear.