Arsenal begins a new UEFA Champions League campaign on Wednesday, Sept. 9 against Napoli, with its opening match of the league phase in Naples after losing to Paris Saint-Germain on penalties in last year's final.
The Gunners went unbeaten in 14 European matches last season before falling in the final, coming up short of the club's first-ever Champions League title after securing a first English championship in 22 years. Arsenal has started off its new season strong in England, winning its first three Premier League matches including a statement 2-1 victory against Chelsea on Sunday.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta will have some major decisions setting the lineup for Wednesday's match in Naples, which could prove to be a good indicator of how he plans
to rotate the team for the next nine months. Arsenal has used the same front three – Christos Tzolis, Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka – in all three domestic games.
Defender Ezri Konsa made his first Arsenal start on Sunday and will likely remain in the lineup with Cristhian Mosquera staying behind in England after picking up a knock. Right back Jurrien Timber is traveling with the team to Italy and could make his first appearance of the season after being forced out of the Netherlands' World Cup squad due to injury.
Here's how Arsenal could line up:
Arsenal projected lineup vs Napoli
- GK: David Raya
- RB: Ben White
- CB: Ezri Konsa
- CB: Gabriel
- LB: Ricardo Calafiori
- MF: Declan Rice
- MF: Martin Zubimendi
- MF: Martin Odegaard
- FW: Noni Madueke
- FW: Viktor Gyökeres
- FW: Eberechi Eze
How to watch Arsenal vs Napoli
UEFA Champions League on Paramount+
What time is Arsenal vs Napoli today?
The Arsenal-Napoli Champions League match kicks off at 3 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Sept. 9
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Arsenal lineup vs Napoli today: Predicted Champions League starters
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