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 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

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-

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

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.

He'll be the one keeping things ticking over, cycling the ball to Declan Rice and Martin Ødegaard to facilitate attacks while protecting the back line of Gabriel and William Saliba. It would be a ...

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.

A goal in the opening two minutes, one after half-time and another in the dying embers rounded up a solid performance for Arsenal, while Dinamo still have it all to do in order to continue their continental journey.

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