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Away fans’ guide to Naples: Key information for Arsenal fans

Away fans’ guide to Naples: Key information for Arsenal fans
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Arsenal are set to take on Napoli in the first round of Champions League league phase fixtures, and as things stand, it could be a huge match for both clubs.

The trip to Naples is one that many Arsenal fans will be looking forward to for a number of reasons, but for some, it won't be their first. The Gunners most recently travelled to Naples back in 2019, in the Europa League quarter-finals.

If you are an Arsenal fan making the trip over to Italy for the match, our guide below has all the information you need to know to make it an enjoyable one.

How many Arsenal fans are going to Naples?

Arsenal have been given 2,482 tickets for the match against Napoli at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. Napoli's home stadium has a capacity of 54,726, so Arsenal should be entitled to closer to 2,700 as per UEFA's 5% away allocation rule.

As the match has the potential to be a big one for the English side, it isn't out of the question that some Arsenal fans will travel over without tickets.

Where will Arsenal fans sit at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona

The away section at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona is located in the northeast corner, wedged in between the Curva A and the Tribuna Posillipo. The away section spans both active tiers at the stadium (the upper ring is out of use), making it narrow and long rather than wide and short.

The view from the away end was historically far better for supporters in the lower tier, as there used to be a running track that wrapped around the perimeter of the pitch. However, since this was removed, the view from both tiers is good.

Full fans' matchday guide for Napoli away

Where to eat & drink for Arsenal fans in Naples

There are some parts of Naples that Arsenal fans should avoid on matchday, most notably Scampia and Secondigliano. Fans should be wary everywhere else, too, and stay in large groups due to the prominence of Napoli ultras. Some of the best and safest places for Chelsea fans to drink in Naples include:

  • Penny Black –  Via Enrico Alvino, 134 B, 80129 Napoli NA, Italy
  • Murphy's Law – Via Luca Giordano, 156, 80128 Napoli NA, Italy
  • L'Oca Nera Irish Pub – Via Gian Lorenzo Bernini, 17, 80127 Napoli NA, Italy

How to get to the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona: Guide for Arsenal fans

The Stadio Diego Armando Maradona is located in the Fuorigrotta district, which is around 7km away from the city centre. The area is well connected to the city centre via the metro system. Line 2 from the central railway station takes fans straight to the stadium via the stop Camp Flegrei. Alternatively, fans can take line 6 to Mostra.

Andy is a freelance sports writer with ten years of experience covering major sporting events across Europe. He has also been a season ticket holder at Old Trafford since 2008 and has visited over 40 football stadiums in the United Kingdom and abroad following the Reds.

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