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.

Arsenal couldn't have hoped for a better start at home to Dinamo Zagreb in the Champions League, as Declan Rice put the Gunners ahead after just two minutes.  Rice hit a ball as sweetly as you like

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.

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

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 over Dinamo.

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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