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Napoli striker Hojlund hails Arsenal defence as the ‘best of the best’
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Napoli striker Hojlund hails Arsenal defence as the 'best of the best'
Rasmus Hojlund has called Arsenal 's defence the 'best of the best' after the Gunners' 1-0 win at Napoli .
Arsenal overcame Napoli in their Champions League opener after Martin Odegaard scored the decisive goal in Italy .
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The Gunners produced a strong performance in Naples and recorded yet another Champions League clean sheet.
Arsenal led the Champions League for clean sheets (9) and fewest goals conceded (7) on route to a first final in 20 years last season, and Hojlund admitted taking on the North Londoners was a formidable challenge.
The Napoli striker said Arsenal are currently 'on another level' to his side and said that Mikel Arteta's defensive unit is the 'best of the best'.
"We have to acknowledge that we were playing against the finalists last year and the Premier League champions. We did well, but Arsenal are probably on another level to us and we have to improve," Hojlund said to TNT Sports.
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"They've got a lot of good defenders. Obviously Saliba and Mosquera out, and they just put Konsa in. It's a strong side. Gabriel is the anchor of the team, he's really, really strong. He knows how to handle a duel. I think I did well, even though I came off with nothing, I thought I held up the ball well. It was good for me to try against the best of the best."
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