Mikel Arteta happy with Arsenal in ‘really strong position’ in Champions League - The result took Arsenal back up to third in the 36-team table with the top eight assured of avoiding a two-legged knockout clash.

Arsenal are almost guaranteed a spot in the Champions League round of 16 and a bye from the play-offs but Mikel Arteta joked he was still struggling with the permutations

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.

Mikel Arteta will take Arsenal's easy win - but cruise through shows flaws in the Champions League format - Arsenal 3-0 Dinamo Zagreb: It was smooth sailing for Mikel Arteta’s men against overmatched

Arsenal took all three points against Dinamo Zagreb to all but secure their spot in the top eight of the Champions League table and Daily Star Sport looks at what Arteta got right

Arsenal: Mikel Arteta to receive massive boost with Champions League guarantee within touching distance - Gunners are on course to seal a top eight finish in the Champions League

In the six weeks since Arsenal last played in it, the Champions League has become their best, perhaps even their last, hope of silverware this season. For Mikel Arteta, then, the calculus on how to approach the two remaining league phase games must change.

At the start of 2024, Arsenal embarked on a warm-weather training camp in Dubai, which significantly boosted their form in the second half of last season.

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