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.
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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.
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Mikel Arteta made four changes from last weekend's draw to Aston Villa. Raheem Sterling and Oleksandr Zinchenko were given chances to impress while Jakub Kiwior came in at centre back replacing the injured William Saliba. Jorginho was also handed minutes as rumours continue to surround his future at the club.
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
Mikel Arteta hailed Declan Rice’s performance after Arsenal all but confirmed their place in the last 16 of the Champions League with
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.
Declan Rice scored within the first two minutes, with Havertz and Ødegaard adding goals in the second half to secure a 3-0 win.
Arsenal travel to Molineux Stadium to face Wolves in the Premier League as the Gunners hope to close the six point gap to Liverpool at the top of the table. Arsenal looked comfortable against Aston Villa last time out in the Premier League,
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