Eberechi Eze marked his full Arsenal debut with an assist and Martin Zubimendi scored twice as Mikel Arteta’s new recruits enjoyed an excellent outing to defeat Nottingham Forest in Ange Postecoglou’s first match in charge.
After Zubimendi scored his first Arsenal goal with a perfectly struck volley from the edge of the box, Eze set up striker Viktor Gyokeres to double the hosts’ lead just 46 seconds after half-time.
Chris Wood hit the bar for Forest but the visitors were unable to respond, a few days after former Tottenham boss Postecoglou replaced the sacked Nuno Espirito Santo. Zubimendi added Arsenal’s third with a back-post header.
Noni Madueke and Cristhian Mosquera also impressed for the Gunners, who visit Athletic Bilbao in their Champions League opener on Tuesday before the title challengers host Manchester City on Sunday.
For Arsenal, the only negative on the day was another injury to Martin Odegaard, with the captain appearing to suffer a recurrence of a shoulder injury as Bukayo Saka and William Saliba also watched on from the sidelines.
Follow all updates in our live blog below
Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest live
- Arsenal defeat Nottingham Forest 3-0 to go top of Premier League
- Ange Postecoglou beaten in first match in charge of Nottingham Forest
- 79' GOAL! Zubimendi adds his second with a back-post header [ARS 3-0 NFO]
- 46' GOAL! Eze sets up Gyokeres to double lead straight after restart [ARS 2-0 NFO]
- 31' GOAL! Zubimendi crashes in stunning volley from edge of box [ARS 1-0 NFO]
- 16' INJURY! Odegaard forced off after heavy landing on right shoulder [ARS 0-0 NFO]
Arsenal FC 3 - 0 Nottingham Forest FC
How Noni Madueke silenced the noise to reveal Arsenal’s bold new era
16:57 , Miguel DelaneyLong before Arsenal’s celebratory 3-0 win over Nottingham Forest, when there was a very different kind of noise over Noni Madueke, Mikel Arteta spoke to the player about that initial response to his signing. Back in the summer, over 5,000 fans had signed a #NoToMadueke petition following Arsenal’s interest in the Chelsea winger.
“Pzzzzt, I’ll go for it,” Madueke said. “I can’t wait to put that shirt on and play for you guys.”
Now, after a performance like that, the Arsenal fans won’t be able to wait to see Madueke play again.
How Noni Madueke silenced the noise to reveal Arsenal’s bold new era
Mikel Arteta delighted with impact of Eze and Madueke
16:06 , Jamie BraidwoodArsenal’s wingers were electric against Nottingham Forest, with the majority of Arsenal’s attacks going through Noni Madueke and Eberechi Eze also adding quality.
"Both are them were terrific,” Mikel Arteta told Match of the Day. “A real threat with their own qualities, so different with the way that they create danger and threat and unpredictability to the opponent, so very pleased.
"They are very different, we need to use them because it will require different profiles around them to maximum the qualities that they have but they're in a good moment."
Ange Postecoglou on defeat: 'Disappointed by the outcome'
15:06 , Jamie BraidwoodNottingham Forest boss Ange Postecoglou says his side “struggled to get a grip of the game” and “allowed Arsenal to get away from us” by conceding so shortly after half time.
"It hasn't been an ideal prep for the players and you have to take that into account,” he tells TNT Sports. “All you can ask for is effort and unfortunately, against a very good opponent, today was a bridge too far.
"This is a group of players who showed last year how hard they fight for each other. Disappointment today but there's only one way to rectify that.
"They're all big jobs. I haven't taken over an easy one yet but that's why I'm here. I love the challenge and we'll get to where we want to."
Forest go away to Swansea (Carabao Cup), Burnley (Premier League) and Real Betis (Europa League) in their next three games.
Viktor Gyokeres hitting stride for Arseanl
15:01 , Jamie BraidwoodArsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres, who scored this third goal in four appearances for the Gunners, said it was an “amazing” feeling to score at the Emirates.
“We came back and we wanted to do a better performance than the last game [at Liverpool], I think we did that so a great day,” he tells TNT Sports.
“It feels great, the guys in the team have been amazing. It's been so easy to get into the group. But of course there is a bit of time where you have to settle in with everything around."
The striker clearly enjoyed playing with Eze and Madueke and adds: “They always do something special”.
Arsenal go top ahead of Liverpool
14:37 , Jamie BraidwoodFour games, nine points. Arsenal return to the top of the table and move ahead of Liverpool, although only on goal difference and having played a game more. The Reds are back in action tomorrow away at Burnley.
Forest remain on four points.
FULL TIME! Arsenal 3-0 Nottingham Forest
14:31 , Jamie BraidwoodDefeat for Ange Postecoglou in his first game in charge of Nottingham Forest. This was always going to be a tough first game, especially with only a few days to prepare.
But Postecoglou is now winless in five against Arsenal, losing his last four. He’ll hope for a better showing at the City Ground later in the season.
FULL TIME! Arsenal 3-0 Nottingham Forest
14:29 , Jamie BraidwoodThat’s it! Two for Zubimendi, a goal for Gyokeres, an assist for Eze. Madueke and Mosquera excellent too. That’s a fine outing for Arteta and Arsenal, who now look to have strength and depth everywhere you look.
Arsenal 3-0 Nottingham Forest
14:28 , Jamie Braidwood90+4 mins: Kalimuendo suddenly has room to run into but Gabriel gets across and protects Arsenal’s clean sheet with a fine block.
Arsenal 3-0 Nottingham Forest
14:27 , Jamie Braidwood90+3 mins: Martinelli also now scampers forward but can’t find Trossard.
Arsenal 3-0 Nottingham Forest
14:25 , Jamie Braidwood90 mins: We’re into four minutes of stoppage time. Arsenal are going to stretch their unbeaten home run against Nottingham Forest to 15 games, which now includes seven wins in a row.
Trossard goes down in the box looking for a penalty but it’s waved away.
Arsenal 3-0 Nottingham Forest
14:19 , Jamie Braidwood85 mins: Saka and Saliba are looking very happy indeed as the make their way down the touchline and watch the closing stages.
Lewis-Skelly gets away with a slip on the edge of the box as Yates looked to win the ball - the Forest man is ruled to have committed a foul.
GOAL! Arsenal 3-0 Nottingham Forest (ZUBIMENDI 79')
14:13 , Jamie BraidwoodA brilliant volley and now a header from Zubimendi! He looks as shocked as anyone!
Trossard’s cross towards the back post is nodded in by the diminutive midfielder, who scored two goals for Real Sociedad last season but has already matched his tally for the Gunners.
There’s a broad smile on Zubimendi’s face as he taps his head. But it’s turning into a tough day for Postecoglou as the Emirates sings “are you Tottenham in disguise?”
Arsenal 2-0 Nottingham Forest
14:12 , Jamie Braidwood77 mins: Madueke skips past Williams and draw a booking from the Forest full-back.
The way Madueke and Eze have played today has been a bit like when Saka and Martinelli would tear their full-backs apart.
Madueke gets a standing ovation as he is replaced by Martinelli, as does Eze as Trossard comes on.
Arsenal’s strength in depth looks superb - and that’s without Saka, Saliba and Havertz.
Arsenal 2-0 Nottingham Forest
14:10 , Jamie Braidwood75 mins: Eze has given Savona a torrid time in the second half. Eze has played with freedom and is if he’s enjoying himself.
Arsenal 2-0 Nottingham Forest
14:06 , Jamie Braidwood72 mins: Should be three! Wonderful Arsenal move. Madueke, playing with such confidence, waits in the box and times his pass to Timber as he arrives on the overlap. Timber fires it across but the ball narrowly evades Rice, who was sliding in.
Arsenal 2-0 Nottingham Forest
14:04 , Jamie Braidwood70 mins: Excellent header from Mosquera to clear a teasing cross from Bakwa. Gibbs-White looked to be lurking but Mosquera dealt with it brilliantly facing his own goal.
Arsenal 2-0 Nottingham Forest
14:02 , Jamie Braidwood68 mins: Arteta’s thoughts turn to Tuesday as Gyokeres and Calafiori make way. Declan Rice and Myles Lewis-Skelly are on, in a move that could see Mikel Merino go up top.
Arsenal 2-0 Nottingham Forest
13:59 , Jamie Braidwood65 mins: Brilliant again from Madueke to escape around the outside of Williams. He can’t find Gyokeres but wins a corner.
Madueke has been sensational - and he’s won six corners already for his team. Gyokeres flicks this one over the bar.
Arsenal 2-0 Nottingham Forest
13:54 , Jamie Braidwood60 mins: Changes for Forest. It does not look like it will be Postecoglou’s day but he may as well see some more of his squad. Kalimuendo and Bakwa, two new recruits, come on for Wood and Hudson-Odoi.
OFF THE POST! Arsenal 2-0 Nottingham Forest
13:53 , Jamie Braidwood59 mins: Close to a second from Gyokeres! Lovely interchange between the striker and Madueke. He receives the one-two around the outside and he crashes the strike against the outside of the near post. That would have been emphatic.
Arsenal 2-0 Nottingham Forest
13:51 , Jamie Braidwood57 mins: Oh hello. A lovely flick from Eze down the left leads to a chance for Nwaneri on the edge of the box. But the youngster can’t keep his shot down.
Arsenal 2-0 Nottingham Forest
13:50 , Jamie Braidwood55 mins: It’s been a very good day for Arsenal’s recruitment team so far. Gyokeres and Zubimendi have scored, Eze made the assist, Madueke has been electric and Mosquera has been solid in defence.
OFF THE BAR! Arsenal 2-0 Nottingham Forest
13:46 , Jamie Braidwood50 mins: Forest almost handed a lifeline! Ndoye scampered away from Calafiori and fired a cross into Wood, who somehow manages to direct the ball goalwards with his chest.
It crashes against the bar - but it’s only after the replays that it’s made clear that David Raya helped it onto the bar. Brilliant save from the goalkeeper.
GOAL GIVEN! Arsenal 2-0 Nottingham Forest
13:41 , Jamie BraidwoodIt stands! Eze is onside and Arsenal double their lead moments after the restart.
GOAL! Arsenal 2-0 Nottingham Forest (GYOKERES 47')
13:40 , Jamie BraidwoodPerfect start to the second half for Arsenal, but a nightmare for Forest!
Savona is caught out by Calafiori’s ball over the top for Eze, who is released down the left. Eze, who is onside, slides a wonderful ball across to find Gyokeres, who is just where you want your No 9 to be to tap into the net.
A third Arsenal goal for Gyokeres, and a first Arsenal assist for Eze.
Viktor Gyokeres doubles Arsenal's lead 🙌
— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) September 13, 2025
That's three goals in four games for the Gunners' summer signing ⚽️
📺 @tntsports & @discoveryplusUK pic.twitter.com/1EDMNNi0uT
Arsenal 1-0 Nottingham Forest
13:39 , Jamie Braidwood45 mins: We’re back underway at the Emirates. As it stands, Arsenal will go above Liverpool ahead of their trip to Burnley tomorrow.
HALF TIME! Arsenal 1-0 Nottingham Forest
13:34 , Jamie BraidwoodThe only negative of the half for Arsenal was Martin Odegaard’s injury.
The captain was forced off with what appeared to be a recurrence of a right shoulder injury.
Odegaard landed heavily on his shoulder following a challenge on the edge of the Forest box and, despite an attempt to continue, was replaced in the 16th minute.
Odegaard’s injury comes amid a busy run of fixtures in September for Mikel Arteta’s side.
The Gunners begin their Champions League campaign at Athletic Bilbao on Tuesday before hosting rivals Manchester City on Sunday. A visit to Newcastle United follows a week later.
Arsenal rocked by Martin Odegaard injury after latest blow to shoulder
HALF TIME! Arsenal 1-0 Nottingham Forest
13:32 , Jamie BraidwoodNoni Madueke has been a constant menace down the right wing for Arsenal.
HALF TIME! Arsenal 1-0 Nottingham Forest
13:31 , Jamie BraidwoodArsenal lost at Anfield two weeks ago because of a stunning strike from the edge of the box.
They lead against Nottingham Forest two weeks later because of a brilliant piece of technique from Zubimendi.
It’s a goal worth 0.03 xG.
HALF TIME! Arsenal 1-0 Nottingham Forest
13:24 , Jamie BraidwoodArsenal lead at the break. They’ve had the majority of the ball, the attacking play and the attempts on goal, but it’s taken a special moment from Zubimendi to unlock the game.
Zubimendi’s first goal for Arsenal since arriving from Real Sociedad in the summer.
Arsenal 1-0 Nottingham Forest
13:20 , Jamie Braidwood45+3 mins: A good move from Eze to breeze past Savona and reach the byline. He pulls it back and almost finds Gyokeres, who had pounced ahead of Milenkovic.
CHANCE! Arsenal 1-0 Nottingham Forest
13:17 , Jamie Braidwood45+1 mins: Forest suddenly spring into life! Wood and Gibbs-White exchange a one-two and Gibbs-White has a sight of goal. It takes a brilliant challenge from Timber to force Gibbs-White wide.
That was their first attempt on goal but it was well-worked.
Arsenal 1-0 Nottingham Forest
13:16 , Jamie Braidwood45 mins: There are going to be seven minutes of added time, due to the Odegaard and Murillo injuries.
Arsenal 1-0 Nottingham Forest
13:13 , Jamie Braidwood40 mins: It’s been a difficult start for Forest, made harder by Murillo being forced off with an injury picked up when he blocked Madueke’s run earlier. Nicolo Savona is on.
Ndoye then floats a cross that goes straight out when Wood was waiting in the box.
Arsenal 1-0 Nottingham Forest
13:08 , Jamie Braidwood36 mins: Would you believe that Zubimendi gets another go at a volley from the edge of the box?!
This time Calafiori’s long throw is cleared, Zubimendi watches it drop perfectly and makes a pretty decent connection on the volley, but this one does not come down in time and goes over the bar.
GOAL! Arsenal 1-0 Nottingham Forest (ZUBIMENDI 32')
13:02 , Jamie BraidwoodA STUNNING WAY TO OPEN YOUR ACCOUNT! MARTIN ZUBIMENDI, WHAT A GOAL!
The corner is cleared to the edge of the box and Zubimendi catches the volley to perfection. Ok, it takes a little deflection on the way through, which helps it away from Sels, but WOW, that’s how you control a volley!
Brilliant from the Spain international.
Zubimendi THUMPS Arsenal into the lead 🚀
— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) September 13, 2025
What a way to score your first goal for the Gunners 🔥
📺 @tntsports & @discoveryplusUK pic.twitter.com/vQCkTYT9bl
Arsenal 0-0 Nottingham Forest
13:01 , Jamie Braidwood30 mins: Forest are clinging on! Sels has to claw away an in-swinging corner from Eze, then Madueke races down the byline, beating Anderson, before he is stopped by a brilliant challenge from Murillo.
It’s last-ditch stuff from Forest. The corner count is rising for Arsenal.
Arsenal 0-0 Nottingham Forest
12:58 , Jamie Braidwood26 mins: The first signs of some frustration from the Arsenal fans. Forest look organised and are getting their blocks in.
Zubimendi’s pass out to Eze almost creates an opening but Eze is forced inside and he shoots into a wall of Forest defenders.
Arsenal 0-0 Nottingham Forest
12:53 , Jamie Braidwood22 mins: Madueke has had a brilliant first quarter of the game for Arsenal. The winger is tearing past Morato at every opportunity.
Another corner for Arsenal, but Nwaneri’s strike is blocked and Forest can clear.
Arsenal 0-0 Nottingham Forest
12:50 , Jamie Braidwood19 mins: Nwaneri is involved from the off as Arsenal take a quick free kick and he is released forward. He’s drawn away from goal and the pass is behind Timber.
Arsenal 0-0 Nottingham Forest
12:48 , Jamie Braidwood16 mins: Odegaard can’t continue. He came down heavily on his right shoulder and is replaced by Ethan Nwaneri, who scored his first Premier League goal in this fixture last season.
Arsenal 0-0 Nottingham Forest
12:46 , Jamie Braidwood15 mins: Forest are struggling to get the ball to stick to Wood when they play long. A lot of direct passes from Postecoglou’s side so far.
Arsenal are also missing the final ball. Odegaard’s through pass to Gyokeres is overhit after a nice touch to break through midfield.
Arsenal 0-0 Nottingham Forest
12:44 , Jamie Braidwood13 mins: Nice play from Madueke to get around Morato and chip a ball towards the back post, that evades Merino.
50 per cent of Arsenal’s attacking play has gone down the right so far.
Arsenal 0-0 Nottingham Forest
12:42 , Jamie Braidwood11 mins: Nice move from Forest, leading to Ndoye flashing a ball across the box that Raya does well to collect.
Odegaard is back in the action.
Arsenal 0-0 Nottingham Forest
12:40 , Jamie Braidwood9 mins: A first corner of the game for Arsenal... Madueke will swing it in from the right.
Header for Gabriel! But it’s well wide of goal. Forest will be disappointed that they allowed Gabriel to win it.
Arsenal 0-0 Nottingham Forest
12:39 , Jamie Braidwood8 mins: There’s concern over Odegaard, who went crashing down on his shoulder after a heavy challenge on the edge of the box. He has just recently returned from a shoulder injury so perhaps this is just a precaution.
CHANCE! Arsenal 0-0 Nottingham Forest
12:38 , Jamie Braidwood6 mins: It should be 1-0! Odegaard’s free-kick into the box is not cleared. It breaks to Merino but Sels gets out and spreads his large frame. It didn’t drop for Merino, which meant he had to volley. But it’s a fine save from Sels.
Arsenal 0-0 Nottingham Forest
12:36 , Jamie Braidwood5 mins: Arsenal are starting to purr. There are clever touches from Merino and Timber that draw some oooos from the crowd. Madueke’s cross from the right is headed away by Milenkovic.
Arsenal 0-0 Nottingham Forest
12:35 , Jamie Braidwood4 mins: Postecoglou has his arms up after Calafiori comes across and catches Ndoye, who points to a ripped sock.
Arsenal 0-0 Nottingham Forest
12:34 , Jamie Braidwood2 mins: Williams is tight to Eze as he receives the pass on the left touchline - so tight that he catches the forward’s boot and causes it to slip off.
Arsenal 0-0 Nottingham Forest
12:32 , Jamie Braidwood1 min: Morato has lined up at left back with Nico Williams starting on the right, where he will face Eze.
Gabriel’s sloppy pass is cut out by Milenkovic but Arsenal can break the attack up.
KICK-OFF! Arsenal 0-0 Nottingham Forest
12:31 , Jamie BraidwoodNorth London Forever dies down and we’re underway!
Arsenal v Nottingham Forest
12:27 , Jamie BraidwoodThe players are in the tunnel at the Emirates and we’re almost ready to go! Martin Odegaard and Morgan Gibbs-White lead out the teams.
There’s a huge roar for Eberechi Eze’s name as it’s read out to the Emirates crowd.
Can he nail down a place on the left side of Mikel Arteta’s attack?
Arsenal v Nottingham Forest team news and how to watch
12:26 , Jamie BraidwoodArsenal XI: Raya, Timber, Mosquera, Gabriel, Calafiori, Odegaard,Zubimendi, Merino, Madueke, Gyokeres, Eze
Subs: Arrizabalaga,White, Hincapie, Martinelli, Trossard, Nwaneri, Rice,Lewis-Skelly, Dowman
Nottingham Forest XI: Sels, Williams, Milenkovic, Murillo, Morato,Sangare, Anderson, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi, Wood.
Subs:John Victor, Douglas Luiz, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, Yates,McAtee, Bakwa, Boly, Savona.
How can I watch it?
Viewers in the UK will be able to watch the game live on TNT Sports 1 and discovery+
Arsenal v Nottingham Forest: England internationals on display
12:23 , Jamie BraidwoodA few days on from England’s 5-0 win in Serbia, can Noni Madueke build on his impressive display in Belgrade by giving his Arsenal career lift-off at the Emirates?
Elliot Anderson also caught the eye in Thomas Tuchel’s midfield and starts at the Emirates. Eberechi Eze and Morgan Gibbs-White feature in the win against Andorra.
Mikel Arteta explains Arsenal line-up and Saliba fitness
12:18 , Jamie BraidwoodMikel Arteta has rotated his team today and explains to TNT Sports that he is looking to build “connections” on the pitch ahead of a busy run of games for his team.
“It is finding that right balance by making sure everybody is connected,” he says.
Arteta adds that William Saliba trained yesterday but they decided that he wasn’t ready for the squad.
“At the end of the session when I spoke to him he wasn't fully ready to start the game,” Arteta said.
“We needed certain assurances and we decided he wasn’t ready for the squad.”
Ange Postecoglou's record against Arsenal
12:10 , Jamie BraidwoodWhile in charge of Tottenham, Ange Postecoglou did not record a win against Arsenal in four attempts.
He drew his first game at the Emirates but then lost the next three to Mikel Arteta’s side - including both last season.
Ange Postecoglou: 'It's great to be back'
11:59 , Jamie BraidwoodA refreshed-looking Ange Postecoglou bounds onto the TNT Sports set to look ahead to his first game in charge of Nottingham Forest at Arsenal.
"Great to be back,” he says. “It was unusual for me to be out of work. A long summer, but a great time with the family.
"A great opportunity, it is no secret, in a good place with where the squad is at. Some great opportunities this year - back in Europe. It didn't take long for me to say 'yes' as I thought it is a great opportunity.
"I didn't want to make so many changes today. I wanted to keep it fairly consistent. We lost Ola, but Morato comes in.
"Until you get to know the players, it is hard to make an accurate assessment. Some guys have a hell lot of potential to improve as well.
"When you walk in the dressing room and the feeling I sense is it's a united group. I'm looking forward to working with them.”
Eberechi Eze reveals the faith behind Arsenal move after summer of ‘noise’
11:49 , Jamie BraidwoodEberechi Eze says he is "grateful that it's Arsenal" after a summer of "noise" in the transfer window.
Asked whether he was ever concerned that Arsenal would not present an offer to sign him, Eze said:
"Worried? No. Because I play football. That’s what I do and wherever I am, I want to be the best I can be and I’m confident I’ll do that wherever I am. I’m grateful that it’s Arsenal and that I’ve got the opportunity to play there and do what I do and I’m looking forward to it."
.jpeg)
Ange Postecoglou's whirlwind return to Premier League
11:37 , Jamie Braidwood22 May: Ange Postecoglou leads Tottenham to Europa League, ending 17-year wait for trophy
6 June: Postecoglou sacked by Tottenham after finishing 17th in Premier League
20 June: Nuno Espirito Santo signs new contract at Nottingham Forest
9 September: Nuno sacked by Nottingham Forest just three games into the season
10 September: Postecoglou appointed as new Nottingham Forest manager
One change for Nottingham Forest as Ange takes charge
11:27 , Jamie BraidwoodAnge Postecoglou names his first Nottingham Forest line-up and makes just one change from the side that started in the 3-0 home defeat to West Ham before the international break.
With Ola Aina out injured, Morato comes into the defence. Is it a back-four or back-three? Morgan Gibbs-White and Elliott Anderson are in midfield.
Eberechi Eze makes home debut as Declan Rice on the bench
11:21 , Jamie BraidwoodA home debut for Eberechi Eze, following his first appearance for Arsenal off the bench away at Liverpool two weeks ago.
Eze joins Noni Madueke and Victor Gyokeres in the front-line, while Mikel Merino comes into midfield for Declan Rice, who is rested ahead of the trip to Athletic Bilbao on Tuesday. Captain Martin Odegaard returns to the starting line-up following injury, too.
In defence, Cristhian Mosquera starts alongside Gabriel. William Saliba is not in the squad. Neither is Bukayo Saka.
Arsenal v Nottingham Forest line-ups: Debut for Eze!
11:15 , Jamie BraidwoodArsenal XI: Raya; Timber, Mosquera, Gabriel, Calafiori; Odegaard, Zubimendi, Merino; Madueke, Gyokeres, Eze
Nottingham Forest XI: Sels; Morato, Murillo, Milenkovic; Hudson-Odoi, Sangare, Anderson, Gibbs-White, Williams; Wood, Ndoye
🔴 𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗠𝙉𝙀𝙒𝙎 ⚪️
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) September 13, 2025
🧱 Mosquera partners Gabriel
🔙 Odegaard returns
🏡 Eze makes home bow
Let's return to winning ways, Gunners 👊
Our starting XI to face Arsenal! 🗞️ pic.twitter.com/YEsmy2RqJX
— Nottingham Forest (@NFFC) September 13, 2025
Arteta on Bukayo Saka and William Saliba injuries
11:07 , Jamie BraidwoodBukayo Saka remains out for Arsenal but there could be a return for William Saliba, much earlier than expected after he limped off in the defeat at Liverpool.
"Bukayo is still out. He's trying to get back as quick as possible, we need to respect that process," Mikel Arteta said yesterday.
"He's evolving really well. Very specific work at the moment. And the moment we increase that load, let's see how he reacts.
"William trained [on Friday]. We have a decision to make on whether we play him or not."
Arsenal's unbeaten home run against Forest
10:51 , Jamie BraidwoodArsenal have won their last six home games against Nottingham Forest in all competitions by an aggregate score of 19-2.
The Gunners are unbeaten in 14 games on home soil against Forest (W10 D4) since a 3-1 defeat back in March 1989.
Last season, Mikel Arteta’s side were comfortable 3-0 winners at the Emirates, with Ethan Nwaneri scoring his first Arsenal goal.
Can Ange Postecoglou tighten up Nottingham Forest
10:31 , Jamie BraidwoodUnder Nuno Espirito Santo, Nottingham Forest did not keep an away clean sheet in their last nine Premier League away games.
Can Ange Postecoglou tighten up the Forest defence at the Emirates or will he commit to attacking football in his first game in charge?
Arsenal look to bounce back from Liverpool defeat
10:11 , Jamie BraidwoodArsenal’s winning start to the season came to an end at Anfield two weekends ago, as Dominik Szoboszlai crashed in a late free-kick for Liverpool.
The good news for Arsenal is they have not lost back-to-back matches in the Premier League since December 2023, when a defeat against West Ham was followed by another at Fulham.
Ange Postecoglou hopes attacking philosophy will restore Nottingham Forest back to ‘rightful place’
09:51 , Jamie BraidwoodAnge Postecoglou is determined to take Nottingham Forest back to “its rightful place” in English football.
Postecoglou sealed a rapid return to the Premier League on Wednesday when he was appointed as Nuno Espirito Santo’s successor at the City Ground – only three months on from being sacked by Tottenham.
Spurs parted company with Postecoglou despite a first trophy in 17 years in May with Europa League success, and with two-time European Cup winners Forest back in a continental competition for the first time in three decades, the 60-year-old is full of excitement about the challenge ahead.
Postecoglou hopes attacking philosophy will restore Forest back to ‘rightful place’
Ange Postecoglou feels Nottingham Forest have squad to compete on all fronts
09:31 , Jamie BraidwoodNew Nottingham Forest boss Ange Postecoglou believes he has inherited a squad set up for success.
Former Tottenham boss Postecoglou was appointed as Nuno Espirito Santo’s successor on Tuesday and takes charge of his first game on Saturday – a lunchtime return to north London to face Arsenal.
The Australian has arrived at the City Ground just weeks after Forest spent over £150m on building a squad to enable them to compete on four fronts.
Ange Postecoglou feels Nottingham Forest have squad to compete on all fronts
Mikel Arteta admits Liverpool are ‘strongest for sure’ after summer spending
09:11 , Jamie BraidwoodArsenal manager Mikel Arteta fears title rivals Liverpool have assembled the strongest squad in the Premier League following the acquisition of Alexander Isak.
And when asked how the arrival of Isak at Anfield could shape the title race, Arteta, whose side finished 10 points behind Arne Slot's side last season, said: "They are the strongest for sure.
"They have recruited the two most decisive players that were in Europe in the market (Isak and Wirtz), and they did really well to do that.”
Mikel Arteta admits Liverpool are ‘strongest for sure’ after summer spending
Potential line-ups
09:06 , Jamie BraidwoodArsenal XI: Raya; Timber, Mosquera, Gabriel, Calafiori; Odegaard, Zubimendi, Rice; Madueke, Gyokeres, Eze.
Nottingham Forest XI: Sels; Savona, Murillo, Milenkovic, Williams; Douglas Luiz, Anderson, Gibbs-White; Hutchinson, Wood, Ndoye.
What is the Nottingham Forest team news?
09:06 , Jamie BraidwoodPostecoglou will meanwhile be without Ola Aina for three months after the full-back was substituted during international duty with Nigeria, picking up a muscle problem. Arsenal loanee Oleksandr Zinchenko will also be unable to face his parent club, adding further strain to full-back options.
What is the Arsenal team news?
09:06 , Jamie BraidwoodMikel Arteta’s side have been ravaged by early-season injuries, but a handful of key stars could return for the visit of Forest.
William Saliba suffered a sprained ankle against Liverpool but will face a late fitness test after returning to training, while Ben White is back in contention.
Bukayo Saka is still out and is expected to return later this month. Kai Havertz meanwhile is recovering from minor knee surgery with Gabriel Jesus still a long-term absentee.
When is Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest?
09:05 , Jamie BraidwoodNottingham Forest’s trip to Arsenal kicks off at 12:30pm BST on Saturday 13 September at the Emirates Stadium in London.
How can I watch it?
Viewers in the UK will be able to watch the game live on TNT Sports 1 and discovery+, with coverage starting at 11am BST.
Good morning
09:04 , Jamie BraidwoodAnge Postecoglou is back in the dugout for his first Premier League match as Nottingham Forest manager as the former Spurs boss returns to North London to face Arsenal.
Postecoglou was announced as Forest’s new manager after a falling out with volatile owner Evangelos Marinakis led to the dismissal of Nuno Espirito Santo at the City Ground.
The Aussie, who was sacked from Spurs just 16 days after guiding them to the Europa League in June, will hope to break his curse against his once-local rivals, having never won in his four previous meetings with the Gunners.
Arsenal will meanwhile look to get back to winning ways after a moment of magic from Dominik Szoboszlai downed them in a bitterly disappointing defeat at champions Liverpool before the international break.
