Tag: Napoli
Carlo Ancelotti: We will attack Arsenal immediately
Carlo Ancelotti has insisted that the Napoli squad are united ahead of their Europa League quarter-final second leg against Arsenal, and they plan to attack from the beginning.
Agent admits Napoli are interested in signing Denis Suarez
Denis Suarez's agent has admitted that the player is indeed injured and that Napoli are interested in signing him.
Unai Emery to make 6 changes: Predicted Arsenal lineup vs Napoli
Arsenal will take a 2-0 lead to Italy to face Napoli in the second leg of their Europa League quarter-final on Thursday night.
Unai Emery: I think Lucas Torreira can be ready for Thursday physically
Unai Emery thinks Lucas Torreira will be available to face Napoli on Thursday, despite coming off at half-time with a minor injury in Monday night's victory over Watford.
Episode 191: A real test of cojones
In this edition of the Daily Cannon Arsenal podcast, Matthew and former sports radio partner in crime Jonny Wright (@xymyorkrapper) talk about the first...
Napoli tried to sign Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang twice but couldn’t afford his wages
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s former agent, Oscar Damiani, has revealed that his then-client was close to a move to Napoli twice but the Italians couldn’t afford his wages.
He was simply unplayable: Arsenal player ratings as they destroy Napoli
Arsenal ran out 2-0 winners against Napoli in the Europa League quarter-final first leg on Thursday night but they should have scored a lot more and killed the tie in this first leg.
Arsenal v Napoli: Live blog
Live blog: UEFA Europa League, quater final first leg - Arsenal v Napoli, 8pm (UK), Emirates Stadium, London.
Bacary Sagna: Arsenal are my favourite team, they will beat Napoli
Ahead of Arsenal's game against Napoli, former Gunner Bacary Sagna has been talking about the game as well as his affection for the club he left in 2014.
Napoli to exploit lack of defensive pace: Arsenal and Napoli predicted lineups
Arsenal v Napoli is almost upon us so let's take a look at how the two sides could line up.
Great news for Arsenal as David Ospina declared fit for Napoli
David Ospina is back in training and hopes to face Arsenal in the Europa League according to his father, Hernan, in news that will warm the hearts of Arsenal fans everywhere.
Bad news for Arsenal ahead of Napoli game
Napoli are set to welcome Lorenzo Insigne back into their squad for their Europa League tie with Arsenal that kicks off this Thursday.
No other choice: Arsenal predicted XI v Napoli
Arsenal’s first leg Europa League quarter-final against Napoli is almost upon us so it’s time to try and work out who will start the game at Ashburton Grove on Thursday night.
Episode 190: Can we avoid the blues again?
In this edition of the Daily Cannon Arsenal podcast, Matthew returns in (imagined) triumph, just in time to discuss capitulation at Goodison with an...
Massive boost for Napoli ahead of Arsenal game
Napoli are set to welcome Lorenzo Insigne back into their squad for their Europa League tie with Arsenal that kicks off this Thursday.
Carlo Ancelotti calls for Napoli improvement ahead of Arsenal after weekend disappointment
Carlo Ancelotti has called on his Napoli side to up their game ahead of their match against Arsenal after they drew 1-1 at home with Genoa on Sunday.
Unai Emery delivers double blow for Arsenal ahead of Napoli game
Arsenal will face Napoli on Thursday night without Granit Xhaka or Laurent Koscielny after Unai Emery gave updates on the fitness of the two players.
Robert Pires Arsenal contacted Carlo Ancelotti to replace Arsene Wenger
Robert Pires has admitted Arsenal contacted Carlo Ancelotti before they ultimately hired Unai Emery, and the Italian is a manager Pires would have liked to play for.
Former Gunner Ismael Bennacer stars in win over Napoli: Arsenal have purchase clause
21-year-old Ismael Bennacer was one of the stars of the show as Empoli defeated Napoli on Wednesday, and the former Gunner could yet end up back with Arsenal.
David Ospina wants Napoli move even if not first choice says father
David Ospina’s father has said that the player still wants to sign for Napoli even if he won’t be first choice at the club.
Napoli’s Lorenzo Insigne suffers injury setback: Could miss Arsenal clash
Napoli forward Lorenzo Insigne has suffered a setback in his recovery from injury, which could now put his participation in Arsenal's Europa League quarter-final clash in doubt.
Carlo Ancelotti: Kalidou Koulibaly will not leave this summer
Napoli boss Carlo Ancelotti has insisted that star centre-back Kalidou Koulibaly is not going to leave the club this summer, despite links to Arsenal and Manchester United, among others.
Arsenal DID try to buy Malcuit from Napoli in January says agent
Arsenal DID make a move to try and sign Kevin Malcuit from Napoli in January.
David Ospina treatment criticised
The treatment of David Ospina in Napoli that resulted in the goalkeeper collapsing and having to spend time in hospital has been criticised by a leading brain charity.
Dries Mertens: We’ve grown so much since we last faced Arsenal – we have...
Dries Mertens expects a tough tie against Arsenal in the Europa League quarter-final, but he thinks his team have to be confident going into the game.
Carlo Ancelotti: Arsenal a ‘difficult but very fascinating challenge’
Carlo Ancelotti has called Napoli's quarter-final against Arsenal in the Europa League a 'difficult but very fascinating challenge'.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang reacts to Napoli draw: Let’s go!
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang can't wait to face his friends in the Europa League quarter-final after Arsenal were drawn against Napoli.
Napoli suffer triple injury blow but all three could still return for Arsenal
Napoli's Lorenzo Insigne, Vlad Chiriches and Amadou Diawara have all suffered injury blows ahead of the international break, but they're likely to return in time to face Arsenal.
UEFA rules won’t stop David Ospina facing Arsenal with Napoli
UEFA rules will allow David Ospina to play for Napoli against Arsenal in their Europa League quarter-final clash, but whether he will is another matter.
Napoli challenge Arsenal for Pablo Fornals: Offer made – waiting for his approval
Napoli want to sign Pablo Fornals this summer, but they're in competition with Arsenal for the player's signature and the midfielder is yet to give his approval to a move.
Deal all but agreed for David Ospina to join Napoli for €4m
Napoli are close to signing David Ospina on a permanent basis, with a €4m deal all but agreed for the summer, according to reports in Italy.
David Ospina’s father: It’s wonderful news that Napoli plan to sign my son permanently
David Ospina's father Hernan says it's 'wonderful news' that Napoli plan to sign his son permanently, after recent comments from manager Carlo Ancelotti on the issue.
Napoli make Ospina decision ‘regardless’ of appearances, Arsenal will get another €4m
Napoli appear to have changed their mind again and are now going to keep David Ospina at the end of the season.
Ospina: I knew this might happen
Arsenal could find themselves still in charge of one David Ospina when the season ends as Napoli look to get out of their obligation to buy the player.
David Ospina loses number 1 spot at Napoli despite good form
David Ospina has lost the number one spot at Napoli to Alex Meret in the last couple of months, despite the Colombian showing good form when he is in the team.
Arsenal hold up Napoli deal for Bennacer
Napoli are still waiting for Arsenal's approval so they can sign Ismael Bennacer from Empoli.
Empoli president confirms Ismael Bennacer ‘destined’ for summer exit: Arsenal would benefit
Empoli president Fabrizio Corsi has spoken out over the rumours surrounding former Gunner Ismael Bennacer and the transfer links to Napoli.
Arsenal reject offer to buy Bennacer, will receive £3.6m instead
Arsenal have turned down the chance to re-sign Ismael Bennacer and will, instead, pick up 30% of his fee.
David Ospina returns to the Napoli starting lineup and impresses
David Ospina returned to the Napoli starting lineup over the weekend, after a few league games on the bench, and he impressed the media keeping a clean sheet against AC Milan.
Ospina’s father: We hope to complete move to Napoli
David Ospina's father has confirmed that the player wants to sign for Napoli on a permanent deal after his loan with the Italians concludes.