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

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.

Arsenal do as much as they can, which means it is close to impossible for anyone else to do enough to prevent their safe passage into the Champions League last eight. Uefa are hoping for what might be a satisfyingly wild night next Wednesday, but some of it does sound a little absurd.

Arsenal all but secured a top-eight finish in the UEFA Champions League with a comfortable 3-0 win over Dinamo Zagreb on Wednesday.

Mikel Arteta has installed giant speakers at Arsenal's training ground ahead of their Champions League clash with Croatian side Dinamo Zagreb on Wednesday evening

MIKEL ARTETA’S wannabe Samba boys have all but guaranteed themselves a Champions League knock-out spot – and maybe some winter sunshine next month. Arsenal boss Arteta had his squad train with

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.

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 are desperate to sign a striker but they face fierce competition for two of their top transfer targets as Mikel Arteta looks to bolster his side

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.