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Gabriel then came within centimetres of extending Arsenal’s advantage as his header from Odegaard’s corner dropped just wide.

Over on the other side. Rice was having to put up with a number of plastic cups being hurled. His way from the visiting section as the Zagreb fans looked to unsettle the England international.

Arsenal continue to dominate the first period, and they end the opening 45 minutes with Martinelli testing Ivan Nevistic from the edge of the penalty area. The Dinamo keeper was up to the examination.

After the break with memories of Villa’s comeback still raw, Arsenal need a second to put the game to bed.

Ethan Nwaneri sidelined through injury since. He scored in a 1-1 draw at Brighton on January 4 was introduce by Arteta on the hour mark in the hope of finding it. With the largely ineffective Raheem Sterling making way.

However, Arsenal’s second was create on คาสิโนออนไลน์ UFABET ฝากถอนรวดเร็ว เริ่มต้นเล่นง่าย the opposite flank. Martinelli drifted in off the left touchline before curling in an exquisite cross for Havertz to head home.

It was Havertz’s second goal in as many matches. The 500th of Arteta’s tenure, and provide the Gunners with the breathing space they required.

Havertz has faced criticism this season, with Arteta implored by the club’s fans to sign a new striker this month. But the former Chelsea player now has the same number of goals. He managed last term, in 22 fewer matches.

Rice had the chance to make it three for the hosts. But fluffed a header from Nwaneri’s fine cross with 15 minutes to go.