Arsenal defeated Dinamo Zagreb moving ever closer to a necessary round of 16 bye given the squad's overall fitness currently.

Arsenal are on course to receive a bye into the Champions League last 16 after a comfortable win over Dinamo Zagreb. Victory at the Emirates Stadium puts Arsenal on 16 points with a game to spare and that should be enough to avoid a play-off and two extra games next month.

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.

Arsenal host Dinamo Zagreb in the Champions League needing a win to ensure they're in contention for a top eight finish and that coveted round of 16 bye.

Arsenal sit fifth in the Champions League table heading into tonight’s action, having won four of their opening six games. They drew with Europa League holders Atalanta and lost to Inter Milan but have otherwise impressed, with the 5-1 win away at Sporting CP surely their standout performance.

There is work still to be done but Mikel Arteta can be confident in Arsenal's ability to do what is required over the next seven days, starting with Wednesday's clash with Dinamo Zagreb. At the start of Matchday 7,

Arsenal are back in Champions League action tonight as they host Dinamo Zagreb. Having amassed 13 points from their opening six games, the Gunners can qualify for the knockout round with victory at the Emirates Stadium. In fact, a win could be enough to secure a bye to the last-16 stage but that depends on results elsewhere.

Arsenal host Dinamo Zagreb on Matchday 7 of the Champions League ‘24-’45 league phase at the Emirates this evening. The Gunners are in a great position to earn a Top 8 spot and avoid the extra knockout round.