Declan Rice's early strike, Kai Havertz's second-half header and Martin Ødegaard's injury time finish were the difference for Arsenal as they saw off Croatian giants Dinamo Zagreb at Emirates Stadium.

The mathematics were still causing a few heads to be scratched after Arsenal's 3-0 victory over Dinamo Zagreb on Wednesday, but Declan Rice gave the new Champions League format a thumbs up.

Declan Rice scored the winner and first Champions League goal of his career in Arsenal's victory over Dinamo Zagreb in the Champions League.

Declan Rice and Martin Odegaard both scored on Wednesday and Arsenal do need an uplift in goals from that area of the pitch

Of those combinations, Declan Rice, Martin Odegaard and Partey has been the most frequently used, with the trio starting six matches together. No other combination has started more than two games.

Mikel Arteta hailed Declan Rice’s performance after Arsenal all but confirmed their place in the last 16 of the Champions League with

Martin Odegaard was under the spotlight as the Arsenal captain was asked about their transfer plans for January.

Arsenal all but sealed their place in the Champions League last 16 with a comfortable 3-0 win over Dinamo Zagreb at the Emirates Stadium.

Arsenal enhanced their chances of reaching the Champions League last 16 with a commanding 3-0 victory over Dinamo Zagreb.

It would be a natural fit for Zubimendi who plays as the lone defensive midfielder at Real Sociedad currently in a 4-1-4-1. It would also allow Rice to cement himself as the left-

Declan Rice scored within the first two minutes, with Havertz and Ødegaard adding goals in the second half to secure a 3-0 win.

Goal! Arsenal 2, Dinamo Zagreb 0. Kai Havertz (Arsenal) header from the centre of the box to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Gabriel Martinelli with a cross.