Match preview for Arsenal vs Dinamo Zagreb

Arsenal can book their place in the Champions League round of 16 with a win against Dinamo Zagreb tomorrow night.

Mikel Arteta’s side have claimed 13 points from their six games and a win, coupled with results elsewhere throughout the week, could be enough to see them through.

A stress-free progression would be welcome after a difficult run of results seriously jeopardized their silverware chances this season. A 2-0 defeat at home to Newcastle in the first leg of the EFL Cup semi-final was a blow as Manchester United lost the FA Cup in a penalty shoot-out.

So, a 2-1 win over local rivals Tottenham was welcomed and looked like they were on course for another three points at the weekend only to lose a 2-0 lead at home to draw 2-2 against Aston Villa.

They should find it a little easier against a Dinamo side clinging to a playoff spot.

New coach Fabio Cannavaro is yet to oversee official first-team play after taking over between Christmas and New Year. Under predecessor Nenad Bjelica, Dinamo won two and lost two in the Champions League but only finished a disappointing third in the domestic league.

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Team news for Arsenal vs Dinamo Zagreb

A major concern for Arteta is the availability of France defender William Saliba. Saliba missed the Villa game with a hamstring injury and looks unlikely to be risked against the Croatians.

Ricardo Calafiori, Ethan Nwaneri, Takehiro Tomiyasu, Ben White, Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Jesus are all out.