Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta was full of praise for captain Martin Ødegaard after the Norwegian midfielder proved the difference in a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Napoli in their UEFA Champions League opener.

Ødegaard's decisive contribution earned Arsenal all three points on the road in Italy, setting a strong tone as the Gunners embark on their European campaign. Arteta singled out his skipper as the standout performer, describing him as nothing short of 'decisive' in the result.

The narrow win in Naples marks a promising start for Arsenal as they look to make a deep run in this season's Champions League.