They did not, though, and instead Arsenal cruised their way to a victory that should guarantee them a top-fight finish in this new Champions League format. Arsenal are currently third in the league phase and only a freak set of circumstances would see them fall out of the top eight after next week’s final game in Girona.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta was full of praise for his midfield stars after their 3-0 Champions League win against Dinamo Zagreb.

Mikel Arteta sympathised with Martin Odegaard's after his frustrated celebration following his first goal since November in the Champions League win over Dinamo Zagreb