Declan Rice has admitted that ex-Man City star Kevin De Bruyne remains a massive threat on the European stage despite Arsenal securing a hard-fought victory over Napoli. The Gunners kicked off their Champions League campaign with a 1-0 win in Italy, but the Belgian playmaker left a lasting impression on his former Premier League rivals.
Arsenal legend Thierry Henry has delivered a sobering reality check to his former club, labelling reigning champions Paris Saint-Germain as virtually 'unplayable' in the Champions League. Despite the Gunners enjoying a flawless start to their European and domestic campaigns, the Frenchman believes the tactical evolution in Paris under Luis Enrique has created a formidable hurdle for any title hopeful.
Italy legend Alessandro Del Piero has heaped praise on Arsenal following their impressive Champions League victory over Napoli at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. The former Juventus star believes Mikel Arteta's side were a class above their Italian opponents, singling out Martin Odegaard for his standout performance.