The mathematics were still causing a few heads to be scratched after Arsenal's 3-0 victory over Dinamo Zagreb on Wednesday, but Declan Rice gave the new Champions League format a thumbs up.

His goal inside two minutes against Dinamo underlined the quality he has. Gabriel Martinelli skipped past his man and picked out Havertz, who set the ball perfectly for Rice. The midfielder ran onto it and struck a sumptuous half-volley into the net.

Declan Rice was left frustrated with himself for a late miss despite Arsenal ’s comfortable 3-0 win over DInamo Zagreb in the Champions League on Wednesday night. It was a good night for the Gunners as they moved up to third in the Champions League table with just one game to play.

Declan Rice scored the winner and first Champions League goal of his career in Arsenal's victory over Dinamo Zagreb in the Champions League.

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Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice has reacted to Wednesday night's 3-0 win over Dinamo Zagreb in the Champions League

Arsenal have all but secured their spot in the last 16 of the UEFA Champions League with a commanding 3-0 victory over Dinamo Zagreb on Wednesday night.