The Gunners beat the minnows 3-0 in the Champions League group stages on Wednesday. After the game, Arteta was asked if Zagreb played the way he had anticipated. He stated: “Until yesterday we didn't really know. We prepared the game, especially with two different formations, because of what the managers have done in the past.

Goals from Declan Rice, Kai Havertz and Martin Odegaard all-but secured our spot in the last-16 of the Champions League

Mikel Arteta described Arsenal’s 3-0 win over Dinamo Zagreb tonight as a “massive step” towards securing a place in the Champions League round of 16. The Gunners are all but through after a routine win thanks to goals from Declan Rice, Kai Havertz and Martin Odegaard.

Mikel Arteta believes Arsenal star Martin Odegaard showed ‘hunger and desire’ in Wednesday’s 3-0 Champions League win over Dinamo Zagreb. The Gunners cruised past the Croatian side in their penultimate league phase match at the Emirates to all-but directly qualify for the last 16.

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

After a 3-0 win over Dinamo Zagreb, Arteta said: “I’m very happy because it’s job almost done. We have another game and probably need something to achieve what we want.

The Arsenal boss also provided updates on injuries and the reasons as to why music was included in Tuesday morning's training session.

With his side sitting third in the standings on 13 points and with just two more league-phase games remaining, the Spaniard wants to seal automatic qualification as soon as possible. Read more at straitstimes.

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

Mikel Arteta says that Arsenal defender William Saliba is “evolving well” after sustaining a muscular injury last week but will miss his side’s Champions League game against Dinamo Zagreb on Wednesday.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta confirmed that William Saliba will miss the Champions League clash against Dinamo Zagreb on Wednesday but added that he expects a quick return to action for the center-back.