Mikel Arteta believes Arsenal star Martin Odegaard showed ‘hunger and despire’ in Wednesday’s 3-0 Champions League win over Dinamo Zagreb. The Gunners cruised past the Croatian side in their penultimate league phase match at the Emirates to all-but directly qualify for the last 16.

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

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

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 are working behind the scenes to sign a reinforcement up front in a bid to reignite their faltering title challenge. Mikel Arteta was handed a major blow when Gabriel Jesus sustained an ACL injury during Arsenal's FA Cup defeat to Manchester United - leaving the club with no other strikers available.

Arsenal's best trophy bet as Mikel Arteta eyes end to injury headache - Tactics of European football and returning stars could lead Arsenal to deep run in Champions League

Arsenal are chasing a former Manchester City player to strengthen their side this month, in a surprise move from manager Mikel Arteta. The Gunners have been lacking in creativity and goals, dropping two points at home to Aston Villa last week in a disappointing collapse in the title race.

Arsenal legend Nigel Winterburn has emplored Mikel Arteta to sign a new striker before the January transfer window closes. Injuries to Gabriel Jesus and Bukayo Saka have further reduced the Gunners’ attacking options and a lack of firepower is undermining the north London club’s title aspirations.

Mikel Arteta has revealed that Arsenal play music during training sessions to “build the energy” among the players. Arsenal trained in front of the media on Tuesday afternoon to a Samba soundtrack, which included the song ‘Mas Que Nada’ by Sergio Mendes.

Mikel Arteta has made 31 signings since taking charge at Arsenal back in December 2019 – but who has been the best and worst of those purchases? Arteta has transformed Arsenal from mid-table lightweights into Premier League contenders but there has been a mixed bag with regard to his signings.