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.

Mikel Arteta has been told he made a ‘big mistake’ with injured Arsenal defender William Saliba. Saliba has been a key member of Arteta’s squad over the past three seasons, making over 100 appearances for the Gunners.

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal manager, was very happy with the performance and result following the 3-0 victory at home over Dinamo Zagreb.

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Mikel Arteta has admitted that William Saliba’s injury setback has forced him to consider a new role for Declan Rice. Saliba missed Saturday’s disappointing 2-2 draw against Aston Villa after he pulled up during the closing stages of last week’s north London derby win over Tottenham.

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 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

Dinamo Zagreb manager Fabio Cannavaro has expressed his support for Mikel Arteta as the Arsenal manager prepares his team to take on the Croatian side in a crucial Champions League fixture tonight.