Arsenal player ratings vs Dinamo Zagreb: Kai Havertz makes impact as Declan Rice and Gabriel Martinelli shine | OneFootball

The Gunners returned to winning ways in the Champions League

Arsenal put themselves within touching distance of the last 16 of the Champions League by beating Dinamo Zagreb.

The win means Arsenal are on 16 points and they sit third in the league phase of the Champions League with one game to go.

A draw in Girona next week will guarantee Arsenal a top-eight finish, and a bye to the last 16, but even a defeat could be enough provided other results go their way.

Simon Collings was at Emirates Stadium to see Arsenal in action...

David Raya 6

One of the easiest night’s work the goalkeeper will have all season. Spent most of the game trying to keep warm.

Jurrien Timber 6

Moved back to right-back after playing in the heart of defence against Aston Villa. Had one shaky moment in the first-half, but otherwise he was solid.

Jakub Kiwior 6

A surprise starter as the right centre-back. Had one shaky moment on the ball in the first-half, but he was fine overall.

Gabriel 7

Gave Dinamo’s attack nothing to feed off all game. Went close to scoring in the first-half, however he headed Odegaard’s corner wide. Played a lovely ball to help create Arsenal’s third goal.

Oleksandr Zinchenko 7

Started only his fourth game of the season in the absence of Myles Lewis-Skelly. Classy on the ball and defensively sound, too.

Martin Odegaard 7

Capped off a decent display in the middle of the park by scoring Arsenal’s third late on.

Martin Odegaard completed the scoring.

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Jorginho 7

Twice found Havertz in the first-half with beautifully dinked passes over the top of Dinamo’s defence. A stroll in midfield for the Italian.

Declan Rice 8

Opened the scoring for Arsenal inside two minutes with a great finish. Should have scored a second near the end, but somehow headed wide.

Raheem Sterling 5

Another disappointing night for the winger. Looks short on confidence right now and he was hooked before the hour mark.

Kai Havertz 8 | Star player

Assisted the opening goal with a lovely set for Rice. Made it two goals in as many games by heading home Martinelli’s cross.

Gabriel Martinelli 8

Involved in the opening goal and that set the tone for a good performance. Full of energy and setup Havertz’s goal with pin-point cross from the left.

Substitutions

Ethan Nwaneri (Sterling 58’) 7

Looked sharp on his return from injury. Put in a brilliant ball that Rice should have headed home.

Thomas Partey (Timber 58’) 6

On for another appearance at right-back. Was steady as Arsenal saw out the game.

Kieran Tierney (Zinchenko 74’) N/A

Leandro Trossard (Havertz 74’) N/A

Nathan Butler-Oyedeji (Martinelli 90’) N/A

Subs not used: Neto, Setford, Kacurri, Calafiori, Merino, Kabia