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.

Reports from England have linked Arsenal with a summer 2025 transfer for Real Sociedad and Spain midfielder, Martin Zubimendi.

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

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

Arsenal secured their qualification to the last-16 of the Champions League with a comfortable 3-0 victory over Dinamo Zagreb. Kai Havertz starred with a goal and assist for a 9/10 performance in the Arsenal player ratings, whilst there were also impressive displays from Declan Rice and Gabriel Martinelli.

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

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

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.

With a lack of attackers, the need for Arsenal to have goals from everywhere is paramount and that is why Arteta will have been delighted by Declan Rice and Martin Odegaard scoring in this 3-0 win ...

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Bayern Munich were beaten 3-0 at Feyenoord on Wednesday to complicate their Champions League last 16 hopes, while Paris Saint-Germain swapped places with Manchester City in the elimination zone after 4-2 comeback win.