Dinamo Zagreb, Arsenal and Champions League
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.
Champions League last-16 football is all-but secured thanks to our 3-0 win against Dinamo Zagreb on Wednesday night, and you can see the best snaps from the night in our gallery.
Legendary Italian defender, Fabio Cannavaro, was capped by his nation on no less than 136 occasions. But having taken charge of Zegrab ahead of the Croatian League’s winter break, this was the 51-year-olds first opportunity to see his new charges in competitive action.
If Mikel Arteta had been making a checklist of what Arsenal needed from Dinamo Zagreb's to the Emirates Stadium. it might have looked a little something like this: the three points that would take them to the brink of the round of 16,
Declan Rice, Kai Havertz and Martin Odegaard scored goals as Arsenal cruised into the last 16 of the UEFA Champions League.
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has praised Martin Odegaard after the Gunners won 3-0 in the UEFA Champions League clash against Dinamo Zagreb on Wednesday (January 22).
Declan Rice scored the winner and first Champions League goal of his career in Arsenal's victory over Dinamo Zagreb in the Champions League.
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.
Nathan Butler-Oyedeji made his senior debut for Arsenal against Dinamo Zagreb in the Champions League. Bukayo Saka has sent him a message.
His goal inside two minutes against Dinamo underlined the quality he has. Gabriel Martinelli skipped past his man and picked out Havertz, who set the ball perfectly for Rice. The midfielder ran onto it and struck a sumptuous half-volley into the net.
Among those linked with a potential Arsenal transfer exit is defender Jakub Kiwior, with uncertainty surrounding his future. The Poland international has been linked with a potential return to Serie A, but it’s one that the Gunners are against sanctioning.