Arsenal's victory was a result of Ødegaard's rich vein of goalscoring, which continued in the new campaign. The Norwegian midfielder scored the crucial strike to give Arsenal the win, despite the team being delayed by travel chaos on Tuesday. The match was also notable for Arsenal being forced to wear red shorts for the first time since a Premier League game against Watford in 2022.
Mikel Arteta kept faith with four of his back five who started against Chelsea on Sunday, with Piero Hincapié replacing Riccardo Calafiori at left-back. Mikel Merino, Eberechi Eze, and Viktor Gyökeres also made their first starts of the season. The team's performance was a testament to their ability to adapt and overcome challenges, as they were able to break down Napoli's defense and secure the win.
The victory marked a promising start to the Champions League campaign for Arsenal, who were unbeaten over their 15 matches last season. With Ødegaard's sparkling form, the team looks equipped to go all the way in the competition. The next step for Arsenal will be to build on this momentum and continue to push for success in the Champions League.