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.

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 are in third place with 16 points after a 3-0 win over Dinamo Zagreb. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice has praised the attacking performance of his teammates in the north London derby win over Tottenham Hotspur, saying they could have scored 10 goals in the 2-1 triumph.

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Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has said his team is in “a really nice position” in the Champions League, following their 3-0 win over Dinamo Zagreb on Wednesday night. Goals from Declan Rice, Kai Havertz and Martin Odegaard sealed an easy win for the Gunners at the Emirates.

Arsenal have all but secured their spot in the last 16 of the UEFA Champions League with a commanding 3-0 victory over Dinamo Zagreb on Wednesday night.

Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice has reacted to Wednesday night's 3-0 win over Dinamo Zagreb in the Champions League

A jubilant Mikel Arteta said Arsenal have put themselves in a really strong position to secure automatic qualification for the Champions League last 16 following their 3-0 win against Dinamo Zagreb. Declan Rice fired the Gunners ahead within two minutes at the Emirates Stadium before Kai Havertz and Martin Odegaard completed the victory in the second half.