Arsenal edge Napoli in Champions League opener
- Source
- The GuardianTier 1
- By
- Scott Murray
- Published
Key points
- Arsenal won 1-0 away at Napoli in their Champions League group stage opener
- Readers debated team selection, with some questioning why Saka and Rice were not rested in the away fixture
- Napoli's summer recruitment drew criticism compared to Arsenal's signings of Tsolis and Konsa
AI summary
Arsenal secured a 1-0 victory at Napoli in their Champions League campaign opener on Wednesday. The Guardian's post-match postbag revealed mixed reactions to Mikel Arteta's tactical choices, with some readers questioning whether key players like Saka and Rice should have been rested ahead of a demanding fixture list, while others defended the decision to field a strong team in such a competitive away tie.
Readers also highlighted the contrast in summer business between the clubs, with Arsenal bolstering an already potent squad while Napoli's transfer activity appeared limited by comparison.
Original headline
Napoli 0-1 Arsenal: Champions League – live reaction
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