Arsenal moves ahead of Maradona for Odegaard's decisive goal

In the heart of London, Arsenal overcame Napoli in the Champions League group stage, thanks to the left‑footed and lightning‑quick goal by Martin Ødegaard in the 75th minute, which set the final score. The result left Napoli on zero points, while the English side finished the match with three points in the bucket.

Arsenal displayed a solid performance, albeit with few clear chances. Ødegaard's left foot in the 75th minute had a decisive impact on the final result.

Napoli fielded everything they could, but it was not enough to neutralise the European vice‑champions. The English side return to London with three points in the bucket.

Napoli in crisis

Third consecutive defeat for Napoli, after the defeats against Como and Inter in the league. The team will have to lift its head on Sunday against Bologna.

Arsenal celebrates its fifth consecutive win of the season and faces Sunderland in the Premier League. When the Champions League resumes, they will then have to challenge Lille at the Emirates.

Napoli's next Champions League commitment will be on 13 October away to Villarreal. A positive result is essential to get back into the race for the knockout stage.

The defeat highlights Napoli's difficulties in handling high‑level matches, but the clash against Bologna offers a chance for a comeback. Arsenal, on the other hand, consolidates its position in the group stage.