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Sarri: ‘People say I’m not suited…’
Sarri: ‘People say I’m not suited…’
Maurizio Sarri took Chelsea to the Europa League semi-finals and was disappointed Napoli didn’t join him. “Yet I’m considered a Coach who isn’t suited to European competition.” The Stamford Bridge outfit had won 1-0 away to Slavia Prague in the first leg, then took a commanding early lead at Stamford Bridge, but fell asleep and […]
Insigne father slams ‘flop’ Ancelotti
Insigne father slams ‘flop’ Ancelotti
Lorenzo Insigne’s father reportedly stormed out of the Napoli match with Arsenal, calling Coach Carlo Ancelotti “a flop.” Tuttomercatoweb and Radio Punto Zero both reported seeing Carmine Insigne furious at the Europa League quarter-final defeat, walking out of the Stadio San Paolo declaring Ancelotti is “a flop.” Insigne was substituted during the second half of […]
EL: Napoli slump out to Arsenal
EL: Napoli slump out to Arsenal
Napoli crashed out of the Europa League quarter-final, as an Alexandre Lacazette free kick saw Arsenal defeat the sluggish Partenopei 3-0 on aggregate. Follow all the action as it happens and give your views on the LIVEBLOG. The Partenopei had a mountain to climb after losing the first leg 2-0 in London last week, but […]
Mertens: ‘Arsenal no stronger than Napoli’
Mertens: ‘Arsenal no stronger than Napoli’
Dries Mertens insists Arsenal “aren’t that good and there isn’t a real gap between us,” but the first half performance in London was fatal for Napoli. The Partenopei lost 2-0 at the Emirates and were beaten at the San Paolo 1-0 by Alexandre Lacazette’s free kick. “The first 10-15 minutes, we had a few chances […]
Sokratis: ‘Arsenal defended as a team’
Sokratis: ‘Arsenal defended as a team’
Arsenal defender Sokratis Papastathopoulos praised his teammates for their defending against Napoli and discussed their ambitions. The Gunners had won the first leg 2-0 at home, but also emerged 1-0 winners at the Stadio San Paolo in a 3-0 Europa League quarter-final aggregate victory. “We played very well at home, especially for the first 60-70 […]
Ancelotti: ‘All over within 30 minutes’
Ancelotti: ‘All over within 30 minutes’
Carlo Ancelotti maintains Napoli’s Europa League quarter-final with Arsenal “only lasted 30 minutes” and they can’t be expected to compete with their current revenue. It was already a mountain to climb after the 2-0 first leg defeat, but Alexandre Lacazette’s free kick in the first half meant the Partenopei needed four goals and they visibly […]
HT: Lacazette hits Napoli hopes
HT: Lacazette hits Napoli hopes
Alexandre Lacazette’s free kick has given Arsenal the half-time lead and 3-0 advantage on aggregate, as Napoli had an Arkadiusz Milik goal flagged offside. Follow all the action as it happens and give your views on the LIVEBLOG. The Partenopei had a mountain to climb after losing the first leg 2-0 in London last week, […]
Giuntoli: ‘Napoli aggressive, but calm’
Giuntoli: ‘Napoli aggressive, but calm’
Napoli director Cristiano Giuntoli urged the team to be “aggressive to the right degree, but also calm and not too frenetic” against Arsenal. The Europa League quarter-final kicks off at 20.00 UK time (19.00 GMT). You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens on the LIVEBLOG. The first leg ended 2-0 in […]
Line-ups: Napoli v Arsenal
Line-ups: Napoli v Arsenal
Lorenzo Insigne and Arkadiusz Milik lead the way for Napoli, while Lucas Torreira and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang can start for Arsenal. The second leg of the Europa League quarter-final kicks off at the Stadio San Paolo at 20.00 UK time (19.00 GMT). You can follow the build-up and action as it happens on the LIVEBLOG. The […]
EL Liveblog: Napoli v Arsenal
EL Liveblog: Napoli v Arsenal
Join us for all the build-up and action as it happens from the Europa League quarter-final, as Napoli must overturn a 2-0 deficit against Arsenal. It kicks off at the Stadio San Paolo at 20.00 UK time (19.00 GMT). If you are on a mobile device or tablet, then follow the Liveblog HERE. The Partenopei […]