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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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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