Mikel Arteta believes Arsenal star Martin Odegaard showed ‘hunger and despire’ in Wednesday’s 3-0 Champions League win over Dinamo Zagreb. The Gunners cruised past the Croatian side in their penultimate league phase match at the Emirates to all-but directly qualify for the last 16.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta was delighted with their 3-0 Champions League win at Dinamo Zagreb on Wednesday night.

Arsenal all but secured a top-eight finish in the UEFA Champions League with a comfortable 3-0 win over Dinamo Zagreb on Wednesday.

MIKEL ARTETA’S wannabe Samba boys have all but guaranteed themselves a Champions League knock-out spot – and maybe some winter sunshine next month. Arsenal boss Arteta had his squad train with

Arsenal are just one point away from securing their passage into the Champions League last 16 after easing past Dinamo Zagreb.

Mikel Arteta has demanded more from his Arsenal players ahead of their UEFA Champions League clash with Dinamo Zagreb - live on TNT Sports and discovery+.

As Arsenal were also eliminated from the FA Cup at the first hurdle by Manchester United, they currently have a 10-day gap in between matches against Newcastle United (February 5) and Leicester City (February 15), which could be a prime time for their customary trip to the Middle East.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is ready to call upon Declan Rice as an emergency option at centre-back in the absence of William Saliba. Saliba missed Saturday’s draw with Aston Villa due to a hamstring injury picked up in the north London derby last Wednesday.

Benjamin Sesko is a key target of Arsenal but a January move may be scuppered by the Gunners' principles on market signings.

Mikel Arteta has set his sights on RB Leipzig's Slovenian star Benjamin Sesko this window after the Gunners opted not to sign him over the summer

Mikel Arteta has been told he made a ‘big mistake’ with injured Arsenal defender William Saliba. Saliba has been a key member of Arteta’s squad over the past three seasons, making over 100 appearances for the Gunners.