Mikel Arteta believes the new format of the UEFA Champions League has affected clubs’ transfer activity in January.The Gunners’ 3-0 win over Dinamo Zagreb leaves them third in the new league

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta was full of praise for his midfield stars after their 3-0 Champions League win against Dinamo Zagreb.

The UEFA Champions League returns on Wednesday with Matchday 8, which could very well be the most hectic, chaotic day in terms of results that the sport has ever seen. All 36 teams will be in action as 18 games will take place simultaneously at 3 p.

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 expected to head to Dubai next month for a training camp if they can bypass the UEFA Champions League play-off round with Mikel Arteta welcoming the boost

Mikel Arteta has demanded more from his Arsenal players ahead of their UEFA Champions League clash with Dinamo Zagreb - live on TNT Sports and discovery+.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has praised Martin Odegaard after the Gunners won 3-0 in the UEFA Champions League clash against Dinamo Zagreb on Wednesday (January 22).

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

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said he was "absolutely fuming" over defender Myles Lewis-Skelly’s controversial red card against Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Lille forward Jonathan David is a name that will not go away although there has been no confirmation from either club that a deal is imminent. David is out of contract at the end of the season, but such is Arsenal’s need they may yet offer a sum to prise him away.

Arsenal fans have called for Mikel Arteta not to sell Kieran Tierney in January after his impressive display versus Dinamo Zagreb.

Mikel Arteta believes the new format of the UEFA Champions League has affected clubs’ transfer activity in January. The Gunners’ 3-0 win over Dinamo Zagreb leaves them third in the new league phase with one game remaining.