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.

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

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

Arsenal all but sealed their place in the Champions League last 16 with a comfortable 3-0 win over Dinamo Zagreb at the Emirates Stadium.

There have been some draining days in recent weeks for Arsenal, a team that is lacking consistency and struggling with injuries, but in this relatively gloomy period there is one player who has shone more brightly and regularly than the rest: Declan Rice.

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.

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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