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      Borussia Dortmund ‘priced out of Marcus Rashford move’ with only one option left as star looks set for Man Utd stay

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      BORUSSIA Dortmund have been priced out of buying Marcus Rashford from Manchester United, according to reports.It means Rashford has just one option left if he is to walk away from Old Trafford this January.Dortmund have been priced out of buying Marcus RashfordDortmund were one of the European clubs in for RashfordDortmund were one of the clubs in talks with Rashford’s team, after losing Donyell Malen to Aston Villa.But his £325,000-per-week wages have all but ruled the German side out of the running for his signature, according to The Mail.The deal could still be revisited at the end of window if the cost comes down, but Rashford looks set to stay at his boyhood club for now.Dortmund’s sacking of manager Nuri Sahin has complicated the situation this week.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSThe club’s 2-1 defeat to Bologna in the Champions League on Tuesday night was the final straw- their fourth loss in a row.They sit 12th in the Uefa league standings, but are still set to qualify for a European play off place.Dortmund’s decision leaves Rashford with only one landing spot before the window shuts on February 3.AC Milan are no longer an option after the Serie A side completed a loan move for Manchester City captain Kyle Walker on Thursday.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSThis means Barcelona is Rashford’s last hope if he wants out.The 27-year-old’s representatives spoke to Barca’s sporting director Deco on Tuesday.Marcus Rashford smiles as he’s seen in Man Utd training for first time since admitting he wants transfer exit The Spanish giants are understood to have always been Rashford’s preference.But SunSport exclusively reported that the England international was keen on fighting for his place at United – a month after his bombshell revelation that he’s “ready for a new challenge”.The winger was pictured training with Ruben Amorim’s squad on Wednesday, ahead of United’s Europa League clash with Rangers.And Barca are in their own conundrum. The Catalans don’t have the salary space required to register Rashford should they be able to strike a deal with the Red Devils.Barca have struggled to register Euro 2024 Spain winner Dani Olmo and Pau Victor, who both joined last summer.LaLiga rejected the club’s request to register both forwards in December, before the Spanish national sports council granted provisional permission in January. More

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      Man City flops given brutal L’Equipe ratings after dismal collapse at PSG… with Kevin De Bruyne slammed hardest

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      MANCHESTER CITY stars were given some devastating player ratings after their shocking collapse against Paris Saint-Germain.City surrendered a two-goal lead and lost 4-2 to PSG in the Champions League at Parc des Princes on Wednesday.Manchester City star Erling Haaland was eviscerated in L’Equipe’s player ratingsCredit: GettyMan City captain Kevin De Bruyne was among the lowest gradedCredit: RexMan City surrendered a two-goal lead against Paris Saint-GermainCredit: GettyJack Grealish opened the scoring for the reigning Premier League champions just five minutes into the second half.Erling Haaland doubled the Citizens’ lead three minutes later to break the home crowd’s hearts.However, Luis Enrique’s men hit back just three minutes later through Ousmane Dembele and levelled things up thanks to Bradley Barcola, who had set up the ex-Barcelona star earlier, on the hour mark.PSG turned the game on its head on 78 minutes with a header by Joao Neves, who picked up a stunning free-kick from Vitinha.Read More on FootballAnd Goncalo Ramos put the icing on the cake in the third minute of stoppage time.It was another horrific display from City amid an extremely turbulent campaign.And L’Equipe didn’t hold back as they eviscerated Pep Guardiola’s flops in their player ratings.Man City captain Kevin de Bruyne was among the worst as he was given a grade of 4.Most read in FootballThe same went for Ederson, Manuel Akanji, Ruben Dias and Mateo Kovacic.Matheus Nunes, Josko Gvardiol, Phil Foden, Savinho and Haaland all received a grade of 5.Man City boss Pep Guardiola’s recen struggles could be a response to the end of his marriage to teenage sweetheart  Cristina SerraBernardo Silva was the best of the worst as he left Paris with a grade of 6 in the French publication’s notoriously harsh ratings. The result leaves City outside the play-off places in 25th place in the Champions League table.They need a victory against Club Brugge in their final game next week to keep any hopes of progress in Europe alive. More

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      Champions League club send Micah Richards shirt with very cheeky nickname on the back thanks to his Brest obsession

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      FRENCH club Brest sent Micah Richards a shirt with a VERY cheeky nickname on the back.Their gift came after Richards went viral for revealing his obsession with the Ligue 1 outfit in November.Micah Richards received a brilliant gift from French side BrestCredit: CBSPresent Kate Abdo presented Richards with his presentCredit: CBSThe former Man City ace and CBS colleagues Kate Abdo, Jamie Carragher and Thierry Henry made some hilarious puns on Brest’s name during their Champions League coverage.And Richards was left squirming as he declared: “You’re trying to get me sacked!”But the pundit’s backing of Brest in Europe has seen the French side send him a gift.The present was unwrapped live on air during last night’s broadcast.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLIt turned out to be an official Brest home jersey, leaving Richards delighted.And his smile got even wider when he saw the cheeky nickname that had been printed on the back.Host Abdo first said: “I think it’s fair to say you singlehandedly put Brest on the map this season in the Champions League.“You’re a big fan of theirs and they’ve wanted to show that they’re a big fan of yours so they’ve sent us a little note.”Most read in Champions LeagueJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSThe note read: “Dear friends of CBS, many thanks for your close attention to Brest’s performances since the start of the Champions League.“We all enjoy watching your many laughs on the studio. So we’ve made a special shirt for Micah.Micah Richards is banned from analysing Brest during CBS Sports broadcast His shirt featured a very cheeky nicknameCredit: CBSRichards was delighted with his present on CBSCredit: CBSThierry Henry also got a shirt – minus the nicknameCredit: CBS“We could couldn’t resist giving a Stade Brestes shirt to our legend Thierry Henry, to whom we send our warmest greetings.”Abdo then handed one jersey to Henry, which bore his surname on the back.Richards then received his shirt, which had a rather cheekier message on the back.Instead of having his surname, it instead read: “Brest Lover.”But Richards was delighted and quickly pulled his shirt on.He then said: “From the CBS family, I want to say thank you for the shirt, I really appreciate it.“You’re doing an excellent job in the Champions League this season, long may it continue.”Richards then joked: “What happens when they play Nice?”It prompted fits of laughter from Abdo and Carragher, but Henry had heard enough and jokingly stormed away from his seat before pretending to read some notes in the corner.Fans were certainly delighted by the segment.One said: “I’m sure Micah loves it.”Another declared: “Best football show in the world by far.”READ MORE SUN STORIESOne noted: “These people are crazy.”Another added: “This is how a show should be presented, allowed to be yourself, chill and laugh.” More

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      Jamie Carragher reveals his wife told him he ‘went too far’ with ‘awful’ joke live on TV

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      JAMIE CARRAGHER apologised to Micah Richards after his wife told him he “went too far” with a cruel joke.The pundits were back on CBS Sports last night to cover another evening of Champions League action.Micah Richards got ‘cooked’ over his new haircutCredit: X @CBSSportsGolazoJamie Carragher shook his hand to say sorry for mocking his new lookCredit: CBSCarragher’s wife Nicola told him he ‘went too far’ when teasing RichardsCredit: @nicolacarragherOn Tuesday’ show, Richards showed off his new haircut as he swapped his usual trim for a shorter and cleaner cut.The former Manchester City star said: “I look fantastic don’t I? I just thought new year, new me.”But Carragher was having none of it and brutally replied: “It doesn’t suit you. I’m saying that as a friend.”After seeing a split screen of his new and old hair, the former Liverpool defender added: “I mean, honestly, you look awful. You look so cool on the other one.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHe also claimed the hairdo “looks like you’ve got a hat on”.Reacting on last night’s show, Richards said: “I got cooked yesterday. You ruined my confidence yesterday, Jamie.”Carragher then revealed his wife told him off for teasing his colleague, revealing: “My wife, Nicola, my gorgeous lovely wife, said last night that I went too far.”Presenter Kate Abdo hilariously chimed in: “It was the hair extensions wasn’t it?”Most read in Champions LeagueJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSCarragher burst into laughter, replying: “It was nothing to do with you.”He then shook hands with a smiling Richards to apologise, who said: “Thank you, Nicola. I love you.”‘It doesn’t suit you’ says brutal Jamie Carragher as fans join CBS Sports panel joking about Micah Richards’ new hairdoAnd the ex-England players were friends again as they hit the dance-floor to Saturday Night Fever later in the show.Both showed off their moves while talking through the permutations of the Champions League table going into the final matchday.Liverpool sit top after beating Lille 2-1 thanks to a Mo Salah goal, who according to Carra, is “slicker than John Travolta’s hair”.He also joked “are Man City staying alive” after their 4-2 defeat to PSG last night that leaves them in danger of elimination.Carragher and Richards danced to Saturday Night FeverCredit: CBS More

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      Fans can’t believe what Fabio Cannavaro looks like now as Italy World Cup winner, 51, resurfaces at Arsenal clash

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      FOOTBALL fans were left rubbing their eyes after seeing what Fabio Cannavaro now looks like.Cannavaro, now 51, looks completely different to his playing days.World Cup winner Fabio Cannavaro now looks completely differentCredit: AP:Associated PressHe was in charge of Dinamo Zagreb as they faced Arsenal last nightCredit: GettyAnd he now sports a full head of hairCredit: AFPFans were given a full broadside of shock as they saw the Italian pop up during Arsenal’s clash against Dinamo Zagreb last night.The 2006 World Cup and Ballon d’Or winner was appointed as head coach of the Croatian side at the end of December.And consequently, this saw him in charge of the visitors for the clash at the Emirates.Unfortunately for him, Arsenal were too good on the night as they cruised to a 3-0 win thanks to goals from Declan Rice, Kai Havertz and Martin Odegaard.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHowever, fans were more concerned about the former defender now having a full head of hair.Taking to social media, one fan said: “Wait since when did Fabio Cannavaro have hair?”A second said: “Cannavaro is the Zagreb coach?? And why does he have hair on his head??”A third added: “Seeing baldies suddenly appear with full hair after retirement is so creepy man. Cannavaro, Ba, etc.”Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSAnother said: “Not used seeing Cannavaro with a full head of hair.”Regardless, the result served to all but secure the Gunners qualification in the knockout stages of the Champions League, with a huge goal difference turnover needed for them to drop into the playoff positions.Arsenal Dominates Dinamo Zagreb: Player Ratings RevealedIn Zagreb’s case, they dropped into the bottom eight elimination zone, meaning they will have to win their final match against AC Milan to have any hope of progressing.Mikel Arteta opened up on a conversation he had with the Italy legend, saying: “I just said hello to him, and wished him the best. “He’s someone that I admire a lot as a player, not only in his career, but the presence that he has and the way he behaves, and you can see that in the touchline as well. “I like what he did, he did some very clever things to cause us problems so, I wish him all the best.”Cannavaro retired from the beautiful game in 2012 following a glittering career which saw him star for the likes of Juventus, Real Madrid, Inter Milan and Parma.He took his first managerial job in China with Guangzhou Evergrande in 2014.This was followed by stints with Al-Nassr, Tianjin Quanjian and a second spell with Guangzhou before he returned to European football with Benevento in 2022.READ MORE SUN STORIESCannavaro followed this with a brief stint managing Udinese before taking the Zagreb job. He was also manager of the China national team for two games but failed to win either of them before leaving the post.Arsenal ratings vs Dinamo: Martinelli makes himself undroppable as Sterling blows big chanceBy Katherine WalshDavid Raya – 6A really poor clearance invited pressure from Dinamo’s front three in the first half. A heart in mouth moment for sure.But rarely touched the ball from then on, with the Croatian side not registering a single shot at the Spaniard in 90 minutes.Jurrien Timber – 5Involved in early attacks and got back to block a dangerous Dinamo counter as things settled in the 12th minute.But was caught sleeping after Luca Stojkovic won the ball off him on the edge of his box, before Jakub Kiwior’s handy interception.Gabriel – 6Missed a sitter to make it 2-0 after Odegaard put it on a sixpence from a corner.Held off Stojkovic whenever he was called upon, although Dinamo offered little going forward.Jakub Kiwior – 7For all the scrutiny he’s faced, the Pole saved regular starter Timber from embarrassment and a sure Dinamo chance inside 33 minutes.Oleksandr Zinchenko – 7With teen Myles Lewis Skelly carrying a knock, the Ukrainian was forward thinking and whipped crosses into Havertz all evening.Declan Rice – 8Fired Arsenal ahead with a thunderous volley inside 105 seconds – his first-ever goal in the competition.But his usual corner deliveries were affected by the deafening away end pelting plastic cups and lighters at his back.Ran his heart out but fluffed a poor header, reminiscent of the same chance missed against Man Utd in the FA Cup defeat, to make it 3-0.Jorginho – 6Horror backpass almost cost his side the lead when he put Raya in trouble inside 30 minutes.But worked hard to win the ball back and put Martinelli through for a blistering run.Martin Odegaard – 7Engine of the team. Dropped back into midfield to provide an outlet for Kiwior whenever he could.A tap-in at the death saw him score his first goal since the 5-2 win over West Ham in November to make it 3-0.Raheem Sterling – 4A non-event. The former England winger was weak in front of goal yet again.But some lovely Sterling-esque runs of old were a nice watch at times, if that’s all he had to offer.Lucky to avoid a straight red after a nasty challenge on Maxime Bernauer’s ankle with his studs just seconds into the second half.Gabriel Martinelli – 8A last-ditch tackle denied him what would have been a sensational solo goal from a 60-yard run that woke Arsenal from their slumber.Was the main attacking threat and had a hand in both goals, first crossing into Havertz, who laid it on for Rice, before a glorious curling ball into the German for 2-0.Has the Brazilian made himself undroppable moving forward?Kai Havertz – 7Brushed off recent criticism with a perfect lay-off for Rice to smash home and doubled Arsenal’s lead with a laid-on header in the 66th minute.Was happy to score but was wasteful before finding the back of the net and often absent in box during first-half attacks.SubsEthan Nwaneri (for Sterling, 57 mins) – 6A loud applause welcomed the teen back from injury, but he didn’t have to do much against such weak opposition.Thomas Partey (for Timber, 57 mins) – 6Assured cameo in midfield.Kieran Tierney (for Zinchenko, 73 mins) – 5Calm on the ball after coming on.Leandro Trossard (for Havertz) – 5Made his 100th appearance for the club. 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      Arsenal leapfrog Liverpool, Spurs and Chelsea in football rich list as Real Madrid break never-before-seen record

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      ARSENAL have leapfrogged Liverpool and London rivals Spurs and Chelsea in the latest football earnings table.The Gunners had dropped to 10th in the global revenue charts after five years outside the European elite.Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal success has seen the club leapfrog three rivals in the football rich listCredit: GettyBut their return to the Champions League last season, and another Prem near-miss, saw the Emirates outfit gross £605.5m to move up to seventh in a table headed by Real Madrid.The Spanish giants became the first club in Uefa football history to bank more than £1b Euros in 2023-24, with the Bernabeu side, who won a 15th European crown, earning £883.7m after the refurbishment of their home ground.While Manchester City remained second in the table, with revenues of £708.1m, the gap between them and Madrid has leaped from just £5m in 2022-23 to £175m, last season.Across Manchester, United moved up from fifth to fourth, overtaking Barcelona, who dropped two places, even though their revenues rose by less than £3m, from £648.5m to £651.4m.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBut it was Arsenal who made the biggest advance – as Spurs’ lack of any European football saw them drop from eighth to ninth, according to the latest Deloitte Football Money League figures.Tottenham had seen record income of £549.2m in 2022-23, when they reached the last 16 of the Champions League but missed out on European qualification.That saw their 2023-24 income cut to £519.9, a £30m reduction.Arsenal, eliminated by Bayern Munich in the last eight, earned £258.2m from broadcasters, plus £129.7m in match-day income and £217.9m from their commercial deals.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSLiverpool, seventh last year with £793.8m, drop a place after earning £604.2m, with Chelsea also down a place on £461.2m, down £51.3m.It is the first time the Gunners have grossed more than Liverpool and Chelsea since the 2016-17 season.Inside ‘insane’ £1.5bn Bernabeu renovation from hidden tunnels under stadium to setting fire to the old roof The Deloitte figures confirm the Prem’s financial muscle with Newcastle, West Ham and Aston Villa all in the top 20 earners.While that is nine Prem teams, Spain, France and Italy have three representatives, with Munich and Dortmund the Bundesliga money sides. Prem income is set to rise by up to 20 per cent next term with the new international broadcast deals, while TV contracts across the rest of the Big Five are in decline.Deloitte’s Tim Bridge said: “On-pitch performance is critical for teams to reach the top echelons of the rankings, although high performing clubs are also able to diversify the way they generate revenue through unlocking innovative partnerships and developing the land and stadium space that they own or operate.“While commercial revenue dominates the income of the top ten Money League clubs, broadcast income remains crucial for teams in the second half of the rankings.“As competitions expand and create more broadcast and matchday opportunities, these can further increase the earning potential for clubs.“At a time where there is more demand than ever for a greater number of matchdays, this must be balanced with player welfare, as they ultimately bring the on-field success that can earn clubs many further rewards off-field.” More

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      PSG 4 Man City 2: Pep Guardiola’s men on brink of elimination as second half collapse sees horror season hit new low

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      MANCHESTER CITY face a last-gasp scramble to avoid a humiliating Champions League exit on Wednesday night.And Pep Guardiola’s men only have themselves to blame after crumbling once again.Joao Neves headed in a dramatic winnerCredit: ReutersBradley Barcola inspired PSG’s comeback with a goal and an assistCredit: ReutersJack Grealish and Erling Haaland put Man City 2-0 upCredit: EPAGrealish fired home from close rangeCredit: GettyMan City’s defeat leaves them on the brink of eliminationCredit: AFPThree times in four European matches they have tossed away leads to leave their fate in this competition hanging by a thread.Just 19 months after lifting the trophy they find themselves outside the top 24 with one league game to go.They will need to beat Club Brugge at the Etihad to secure a play-off for the last 16 – and the way this season has gone that is by no means certain.Here they looked to be cruising as second-half sub Jack Grealish scored one and created another in the opening minutes of the second half.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBut the home side came storming back to level within seven minutes and then won it through Joao Neves’ late header.And to make matters worse in stoppage time, sub Goncalo Ramos curled home a fourth which was eventually given after a lengthy VAR check.Nobody could really say the French side didn’t deserve it either as they produced a stirring fightback and overwhelmed their old rivals at times.These two teams met in the semi-finals just four years ago and have been two of the favourites for the competition in recent years.Most read in Champions LeagueCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSThey have had some memorable battles and this was as thrilling as any of them.After losing leads at Sporting Lisbon, at home to Feyenoord and now here, City have left themselves staring down the barrel.Man City sign Abdukodir Khusanov in £34m deal with ‘tank’ as quick as Usain Bolt roped in to bolster Pep’s defenceAnd who could have predicted that when they were handed a friendly-looking set of fixtures in August.Guardiola knew this was a huge test against his good friend and former team-mate Luis Enrique – and so it proved.The French giants have also struggled in Europe but – as usual – they are on course to win the French league comfortably and have played their way back into form recently.And it showed early on as they went for the English champs from the start – Neves could have given them an early lead but planted his header over the bar.At the other end, Savinho’s shot was blocked by Marquinhos and it looked like it may have struck a hand but nothing was given.Kevin De Bruyne got plenty behind the rebound but home keeper Gianluigi Donnarumma got down well to make the save.Phil Foden worked himself some space on the right and crossed but Erling Haaland could not get enough power on his header which was straight at the Italian keeper.But roared on by the home crowd, PSG were always a threat and Vitinha rolled a shot just wide before Josko Gvardiol got back to clear an effort from Fabian Ruiz off the line.City’s best chance of the first half saw Foden roll the ball into Savinho’s path and he brought a smart low save out of Donnarumma in the home goal.The French side thought they were ahead on the stroke of half-time as they cut through City and Nuno Mendes’ cross ended up at the feet of Achraf Hakimi who swept home.The celebrations were cut short by VAR though as Mendes – a target for Manchester United – was narrowly offside.It had been a huge test for the visitors in the first half though – they were hanging on to their place in the last 24 by a thread.Guardiola made changes at the break – bringing onGrealish and Rico Lewis – possibly looking for more control in the game.But the fact Ruben Dias did not re-emerge for the second half was another worry for City in a season that has been full of them.Goncalo Ramos piled more misery on City in stoppage timeCredit: ReutersThere were jubilant scenes as PSG lifted themselves out of the elimination zoneCredit: APPep Guardiola suffered another head-scratching defeatCredit: GettyEven so, it proved to be an inspired move to get Grealish on.Akanji burst into the box down the right and squared for Bernardo Silva, whose shot was blocked by the home keeper.The ball ricoched and fell perfectly for the England ace who hammered it home from 12 yards.And three minutes later he was involved again as Matheus Nunes played him in down the left and his low cross was deflected into the path of Haaland.The Norwegian was never going to miss that for his 23rd of the season and City had breathing space.In previous years it might have been enough – but not this one.Credit to the home side for sticking at it and they were back in it when Bradley Barcola nutmegged Nunes and squared for sub Ousmane Dembele to sweep home.You almost knew what was coming next and sure enough Desire Doue’s curler beat Ederson and hit the bar but Barcola forced home the rebound off the postFour goals in 10 extraordinary minutes and now it was the home side looking the likelier winners by far.Dembele slipped it through Bernardo’s legs before hammering a shot against the bar from a narrow angle with Ederson hardly seeing it.READ MORE SUN STORIESSo it was no surprise when Vitinha’s free-kick made its way to the back post where an unmarked Joao Neves headed home.Bedlam in the Parc des Princes. 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      Arsenal player ratings: Dominant Martinelli makes himself undroppable as anonymous Sterling blows big chance

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      DECLAN RICE’S first Champions League goal all but secured Arsenal’s place in the last 16 of Europe’s finest competition.Goals from Kai Havertz and Martin Odegaard rounded off a 3-0 win over Dinamo Zagerb, but it was Gabriel Martinelli’s goal involvements that shone the brightest. Declan Rice opened the scoring inside two minutesKai Havertz settled nerves half way through the second halfMartin Odegaard made it 3-0 in the 91st minuteThe Gunners moved up to third in the Uefa league standings but should’ve been out of sight after missing a flurry of chances.Dinamo, who are level on points in the standings with Manchester City after they lost 4-2 to PSG, didn’t reward their raucous away support with a single shot on target.As such, Mikel Arteta’s men are set to finish in the top eight, although automatic qualification isn’t mathematically confirmed yet.On a freezing cold evening in North London, SunSport’s Katherine Walsh rates and slates each Arsenal performer.READ MORE ON ARSENALDavid Raya – 6A really poor clearance invited pressure from Dinamo’s front three in the first-half. A heart in mouth moment for sure.But rarely touched the ball from then on, with the Croatian side not registering a single shot at the Spaniard in 90 minutes.David Raya’s poor clearance left Arsenal fans gaspingJurrien Timber – 5Involved in early attacks and got back to block a dangerous Dinamo counter as things settled in the 12th minute.But was caught sleeping after Luca Stojkovic won the ball off him on the edge of his box, before Jakub Kiwior’s handy interception.Most read in FootballGabriel – 6Missed a sitter to make it 2-0 after Odegaard put it on a sixpence from a corner. Held off Stojkovic whenever he was called upon, although Dinamo offered little going forward.Jakub Kiwior – 7For all the scrutiny he’s faced, the Pole saved regular starter Timber from embarrassment and a sure Dinamo chance inside 33 minutes.Oleksandr Zinchenko – 7With teen Myles Lewis Skelly carrying a knock, the Ukrainian was forward thinking and whipped crosses into Havertz all evening.Declan Rice – 8Fired Arsenal ahead with a thunderous volley inside 105 seconds – his first-ever goal in the competition.But his usual corner deliveries were affected by the deafening away end pelting plastic cups and lighters at his back.Ran his heart out but fluffed a poor header, reminiscent of the same chance missed against Man Utd in the FA Cup defeat, to make it 3-0.Rice was pelted with objects before taking corners in the first halfJorginho – 6Horror back pass almost cost his side the lead when he put Raya in trouble inside 30 minutes. But worked hard to win the ball back and put Martinelli through for a blistering run.Martin Odegaard – 7Engine of the team. Dropped back into midfield to provide an outlet for Kiwior whenever he could.A tap-in at the death saw him score his first goal since the 5-2 win over West Ham in November to make it 3-0.Raheem Sterling – 4A non event. The former England winger was weak in-front of goal yet again.But some lovely Sterling-esque runs of old were a nice watch at times, if that’s all he had to offer.Lucky to avoid a straight red after a nasty challenge on Maxime Bernauer’s ankle with his studs just seconds into the second half.Gabriel Martinelli – 8A last-ditch tackle denied him what would have been a sensational solo goal from a 60-yard run that woke Arsenal from their slumber.Was the main attacking threat and had a hand in both goals, first crossing into Havertz, who laid it on for Rice, before a glorious curling ball into the German for 2-0. Has the Brazilian made himself undroppable moving forward?Gabriel Martinelli was the star of the showKai Havertz – 7Brushed off recent criticism with a perfect lay-off for Rice to smash home and doubled Arsenal’s lead with a laid-on header in the 66th minute.Was happy to score but was wasteful before finding the back of the net and often absent in box during first-half attacks.SubsEthan Nwaneri (for Sterling, 57 mins) – 6A loud applause welcomed the teen back from injury, but he didn’t have to do much against such weak opposition. Thomas Partey (for Timber, 57 mins) – 6Assured cameo in midfield.READ MORE SUN STORIESKieran Tierney (for Zinchenko, 73 mins) – 5Calm on the ball after coming on.Leandro Trossard (for Havertz) – 5Made his 100th appearance for the club. More