Kai Havertz makes impact as Declan Rice and Gabriel Martinelli shine - The Gunners returned to winning ways in the Champions League

KAI HAVERTZ missed two sitters and a penalty in the shoot-out as Arsenal were dumped out of the FA Cup. Manchester United’s chances of going through looked dashed when Diogo Dalot was shown

Gabriel Martinelli and Kai Havertz fired the Gunners in front but Villa fought back through goals from Youri Tielemans and Ollie Watkins in eight second-half minutes

Arsenal's main problem remains even after a night to remember for Kai Havertz, while the win over Dinamo Zagreb offers them a Premier League title

Kai Havertz scored once and assisted another as Arsenal smashed Dinamo Zagreb on Wednesday night, as reports emerged that the Gunners are eyeing a move for Benjamin Sesko

Goals from Declan Rice, Kai Havertz and Martin Odegaard all-but secured our spot in the last-16 of the Champions League

Arsenal’s Gabriel Martinelli reacts after missing a scoring chance during the English FA Cup soccer match between Arsenal and Manchester United at the Emirates stadium in London, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung) Arsenal’s Kai Havertz ...

Arsenal got off to the perfect start when a superb cushioned lay-off from Kai Havertz was slammed home by Declan Rice with just two minutes on the clock. Despite some sloppy moments at the back, Arsenal seized the initiative in the game when a wonderful cross from Gabriel Martinelli was headed home by Havertz.

But Youri Tielemans headed Aston Villa back into it at the near post before a smart finish from Ollie Watkins off the bar brought the visitors level. Havertz then had a goal disallowed via VAR for an apparent handball late on, before Mikel Merino hit the post, as we were left frustrated at full-time.

Arsenal all but guaranteed themselves a top-eight finish in the Champions League league phase with a comfortable 3-0 win against Dinamo Zagreb on Wednesday.A draw in their final game against Girona next week will be enough to secure passage straight through to the last 16 after goals from Declan Rice,

ARSENAL have all but secured their spot in the last-16 of the Champions League after a comfortable 3-0 win over Dinamo Zagreb. Declan Rice fired the North Londoners ahead with a thunderous volley

Arsenal were 2-0 up against Aston Villa in the second half but had to settle for a point after an impressive comeback from Unai Emery's team.