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.

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

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 secured their qualification to the last-16 of the Champions League with a comfortable 3-0 victory over Dinamo Zagreb. Kai Havertz starred with a goal and assist for a 9/10 performance in the Arsenal player ratings, whilst there were also impressive displays from Declan Rice and Gabriel Martinelli.

Martin Odegaard was under the spotlight as the Arsenal captain was asked about their transfer plans for January.

Martin Ødegaard (Arsenal ... Assisted by Kieran Tierney. Attempt missed. Declan Rice (Arsenal) header from very close range misses to the right. Assisted by Ethan Nwaneri with a cross.

Bayern Munich were beaten 3-0 at Feyenoord on Wednesday to complicate their Champions League last 16 hopes, while Paris Saint-Germain swapped places with Manchester City in the elimination zone after 4-2 comeback win.

"I do like Declan Rice in that number eight role, he's really stepped up while Martin Odegaard's form dipped recently in the absence of Saka. Any role you can play him on at the moment, he's great.

With a lack of attackers, the need for Arsenal to have goals from everywhere is paramount and that is why Arteta will have been delighted by Declan Rice and Martin Odegaard scoring in this 3-0 win ...

Before Arsenal went down to 10, he was all over the pitch. He was much more involved in and around the opposing box, as he was against Dinamo Zagreb. He could still do with sharpening his final third touches.