Arsenal travel to the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona tonight for matchday one of their UEFA Champions League campaign, kicking off at 20:00 UK time.
Mikel Arteta’s side arrive in Naples in strong domestic form, having secured three Premier League wins and the FA Community Shield ahead of this continental opener.
The Gunners will be eager to carry that momentum into Europe and pick up three points against Napoli on the road.
David Raya is expected to keep his place in goal, continuing as the first-choice goalkeeper for Arsenal in both domestic and European competition.
Ben White is likely to operate at right back once again, with Jurrien Timber still sidelined through injury and unavailable for selection.
A change is anticipated on the left side of the defence, with Piero Hincapie potentially coming in to replace Riccardo Calafiori at left back.
Ezri Konsa and Gabriel are expected to form the central defensive partnership, providing the backline with experience and physicality against a dangerous Napoli attack.
Bruno Guimaraes is set to partner Declan Rice in central midfield, giving Arsenal added energy and creativity in the engine room for this high-profile European fixture.
Martin Odegaard is predicted to continue in the number ten role, operating as Arsenal’s creative hub behind the striker as he has done throughout the early part of the season.
Bukayo Saka is expected to take his familiar position on the right wing, while Christos Tzolis may retain his berth on the left flank.
Kai Havertz, who has been in solid form in the Premier League, is predicted to lead the line for the Gunners once again, keeping Viktor Gyokeres out of the starting eleven.
The predicted Arsenal XI reads: GK: David Raya | RB: Ben White | CB: Ezri Konsa | CB: Gabriel | LB: Piero Hincapie | CM: Declan Rice | CM: Bruno Guimaraes | RW: Bukayo Saka | CAM: Martin Odegaard | LW: Christos Tzolis | ST: Kai Havertz.