- Arsenal recorded a 3-0 victory over Dinamo Zagreb in their Champions League clash.
- Declan Rice, Kai Havertz and Martin Odegaard found the back of the net
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Arsenal continued their impressive European form with a 3-0 win over Dinamo Zagreb on Wednesday night.
Mikel Arteta's side claimed victory in the Champions League clash thanks to goals from Declan Rice, Kai Havertz and Martin Odegaard in north London.
Midfielder Rice opened the scoring in the second minute of the game with a spectacular shot from close range, before stepping away to celebrate.
In the second half, Havertz rose higher to finish off a Gabriel Martinelli cross and in turn secure all three points for the hosts. Odegaard added the third later.
The result puts them in third place in the Champions League standings, behind Liverpool and Barcelona, as they turn their attention to the knockout stages.
Mail Sport's ISAAN KHAN was on hand to provide player ratings.
Kai Havertz scored the goal as Arsenal beat Dinamo Zagreb 3-0 on Wednesday night.
Declan Rice opened the scoring with a powerful shot from close range in north London.
ARSENAL (4-3-3)
DAVID RAYA: 6.5
Quiet night in terms of stops, but he had to stay alert in his area due to the possibility of counterattacks.
JURRIEN WOOD: 6
Some good runs into dangerous areas, but sometimes the rear panicked. Dispossessed in 35 minutes that could have been expensive.
JAKUB KIWIOR: 6
Nervous but I got over it. A late challenge in the 33rd minute gave the rival a chance. Coverage provided when needed.
GABRIEL: 7
He almost scored on several occasions with his head on corner kicks. Solid at the back and key to the clean sheet.
OLEKSANDR ZINCHENKO: 6.5
I was really looking forward to his rare opportunity in the field. Energetic and showed good technique with the ball.
MARTIN ODEGAARD: 6.5
The elegant inside pass to Declan Rice should have been more. Other than that, he didn't create many other clear-cut opportunities. He got a touch in injury time.
Martin Odegaard struggled to create chances before finding the back of the net late on.
JORGINHO: 6.5
He ordered the area in front of the baseline. He connected well with Kai Havertz, providing him with a pass that the German should have converted in the first half.
DECLAN RICE: 7.5
He sets the tone with his early half-volley strike. An attacking display and he also got crosses into the area.
STERLING RAHEEM: 6
Still to discover its best form. He made the occasional labyrinthine path forward, but he didn't really engage the players successfully.
KAI HAVERTZ: 8
He set up Rice's first goal and headed the goal himself. He remained lively around the box, providing opportunities for his teammates or coming closer with his own efforts.
GABRIEL MARTINELLI: 8.5
Upper screen around the perimeter. His early cross to Havertz helped set up Rice's goal, and in the second half he gave Havertz a precise cross full of rhythm and curve.
Kai Havertz was giving his teammates opportunities and before scoring that night
Substitutes
ETHAN NWANERI: 6.5
Lively show on his return from injury. He got the ball into the area several times with good passes.
THOMAS FIESTA: 6
There's not much to deal with.
KIERAN TIERNEY: 6.5
Solid defensively and good passing in the attacking third.
LEANDRO TROSSARD: 6.5
His cross led to Odegaard's goal.
Mikel Arteta will be delighted with the victory, which puts them in third position in the standings.
Manager
MIKEL ARTE: 7
His team is now on the verge of securing a place in the top eight of the Champions League, which would mean avoiding a play-off tie. In this busy schedule, that's significant.
Referee
DANIEL SIEBERT: 6
