The most anticipated group match of Tuesday's Champions League game day will feature two of the hottest clubs in the world. On one side of the field will be Arsene Wenger's Arsenal while the other side will feature Rafa Benitez's Napoli.
Since losing 3-1 to Aston Villa on the opening day of the season, Arsenal has gone nine games without a loss; eight of them have been victories while the lone blemish was a 1-1 draw against West Bromwich Albion in the Capital One Cup (Arsenal won it in penalties). The team currently sits atop the Premier League and won its first Champions League match over Marseille.
Wenger praised his opponent in a press conference this past weekend and noted that the Italian is side is extremely dangerous.
"Rafael Benitez is a great manager and he's done well everywhere," Wenger said, according to ESPN. "He has a vast experience now, he's worked in Italy twice, he's worked in England, he's worked in Spain. Napoli's counter-attacking style is what struck me as well in the Emirates Cup a few weeks ago. When they win the ball they come out very quickly with Callejon, Hamsik, Insigne and Higuain -- they all come out like bombs every time they win the ball."
Napoli took down Borussia Dortmund 2-1 in its opening Champions League match and is currently seen as the favorite to win the group.
"For Napoli to beat Dortmund certainly is something special and that will lift their confidence," added Wenger. "We have already played Napoli at the Emirates Cup in pre-season, and we know from this match that they are a good side with quality, but we know as well, when you want to qualify your home games are vital."
Prediction: Arsenal is playing extremely well but will not be able to pick up three points; expect a 2-2 draw.
Start Time: 2:45 p.m. EST
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