Arsenal all but sealed their place in the Champions League last 16 with a comfortable 3-0 win over Dinamo Zagreb at the Emirates Stadium.
Goals from Declan Rice, Kai Havertz and Martin Ødegaard ensured a straightforward night for Mikel Arteta’s side, who sit third in the group with 16 points and a near-certain top-eight finish.
Arteta’s men started brightly, taking the lead in the second minute.
Gabriel Martinelli’s wide run and low cross found Havertz, who teed up Declan Rice for a powerful volley.
The early goal set the tone of the game, with Arsenal dominating possession against Fabio Cannavaro’s defensive Zagreb side.
Zagreb struggled to create chances, continuing their poor defensive record in the competition.
Arsenal, however, were wasteful in front of goal, with Havertz passing up several opportunities in the first half.
Despite occasional defensive mishaps, the Gunners remained in control.
The breakthrough came in the 66th minute when Havertz redeemed himself with a towering header from another precise Martinelli delivery.
Captain Martin Ødegaard added the third in stoppage time, tapping in after a well-worked team move.
The win marked Arsenal’s eighth Champions League home clean sheet since last season.
With one game remaining in the group stage against Girona, Arteta can now plan for the knockouts.
