Arsenal advances to Champions League last 16 after 3-0 win over Dinamo Zagreb

Arsenal secured a decisive 3-0 victory over Dinamo Zagreb, positioning them for automatic qualification to the Champions League last 16. Declan Rice opened the scoring just two minutes into the match, marking his first Champions League goal, followed by a header from Kai Havertz in the 66th minute, and a late goal from Martin Ødegaard. The win leaves Arsenal with 16 points and a comfortable buffer over ninth-placed Aston Villa, meaning they can skip the play-off round next month. Manager Mikel Arteta made several changes to the lineup, notably bringing in Oleksandr Zinchenko and Jakub Kiwior in defense due to injuries. The Gunners dominated the match, not allowing a single shot on target from Zagreb, further showcasing their defensive strength. Arsenal's final group stage match will be against Girona, with little at stake for the team.