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.

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.

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

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

Declan Rice says he was ‘annoyed’ despite scoring his first ever Champions League goal in Arsenal ’s win over Dinamo Zagreb. The Gunners cruised to victory at the Emirates Stadium to put themselves in a great position to qualify for the last 16 stage and avoid two extra play-off fixtures next month.

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

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.

In the Premier League this season, Arteta has used 13 different midfield combinations in just 21 games. Of those combinations, Declan Rice, Martin Odegaard and Partey has been the most frequently used, with the trio starting six matches together.

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Sanogo, an almost infamous figure in N5, scored in two minutes against Borussia Dortmund at the Emirates in 2014, with Rice following in the Frenchman’s footsteps. Rice has been prompted to improve going forward, which he’s certainly doing at Arsenal, as his goal against Dinamo Zagreb was his 25th contribution in red and white.

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.