Arsenal host Napoli in the Champions League on Tuesday night as they look to continue their fine start to the season.
The Italian side, like the Gunners, won their first match of Group F, beating last year's finalists Borussia Dortmund 2-1.
You can find out more about our opponents below
Napoli Full name:S.S.C Napoli
Manager: Rafael Benitez
Club colours: Light blue shirts, white shorts, light blue socks
Nickname(s): Partenopei
Three facts about Napoli:
- Napoli were one of Arsenal's Emirates Cup opponents in the summer. The game finished 2-2 with Lorenzo Insigne and Goran Pandev on the scoresheet for the visitors.
- The last time Napoli played a competitive game in England they lost 4-1 to Chelsea after extra-time.
- Rafael Benitez' side are unbeaten in their league season so far, winning five and drawing one of their first six games.
Marek Hamsik NapoliSTAR MAN
Marek Hamsik
Seen by many as the leading man of Napoli's attack, the Slovakian playmaker is a player the Gunners will have to watch out for on Tuesday. Hamsik signed from Brescia in 2007 and has scored 65 goals in 220 appearances for the Italian side.
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