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.

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.

Arsenal legend Nigel Winterburn has emplored Mikel Arteta to sign a new striker before the January transfer window closes. Injuries to Gabriel Jesus and Bukayo Saka have further reduced the Gunners’ attacking options and a lack of firepower is undermining the north London club’s title aspirations.

Mikel Arteta has provided an injury update on Myles Lewis-Skelly and Riccardo Calafiori. The duo were spotted in training at London Colney on Tuesday ahead of Arsenal's clash against Dinamo Zagreb in the Champions League.

Arsenal are chasing a former Manchester City player to strengthen their side this month, in a surprise move from manager Mikel Arteta. The Gunners have been lacking in creativity and goals, dropping two points at home to Aston Villa last week in a disappointing collapse in the title race.

Mikel Arteta has provided an update on Arsenal’s fitness concerns, revealing that two players have returned to contention for selection. The Arsenal manager has faced persistent injury issues within his squad this season,