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Matt Smith

'That'll do nicely' - Steve Cooper receives Nottingham Forest team news message for Arsenal clash

Nottingham Forest fans seemed happy with the Reds' line-up for Sunday afternoon's clash against high-flying Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium.

Having secured a memorable three points against Liverpool at the City Ground last time out, Forest make the trip to North London knowing an unfancied win against Mikel Arteta's side will move them level on points with 17th-placed Southampton.

Boss Steve Cooper has made just one change to the XI which started against Liverpool, with Renan Lodi replacing Neco Williams in the back line. Midfielder Lewis O’Brien, who has missed the last three games due to illness, also returns to the substitutes' bench.

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Lodi is set to start at left-back, with Serge Aurier keeping his place ahead of Williams on the right. Steve Cook and Scott McKenna form the centre-back pairing, lining up ahead of goalkeeper Dean Henderson.

Here's what some fans had to say on social media...

@cbnffc - Love it.

@SimpsonsNffc - That'll do nicely.

@kylebooth3186 - Don't mind that! No point changing anything after a good performance. Good options from bench, looks strong with Johno, Dennis, Mangala and O’Brien.

@davo261088 - Decent balance having Lodi back there. Glad we're sticking with Awoniyi, we'll need that outlet today.

@AidennUK - Personally thought Williams was very good vs Liverpool but can’t argue Lodi can be class.

@GrapsTalk - More of what we saw last game and that'll do me. Odd to see Williams out when he had such a good game last time but trust in Cooper. Come on lads.

@obylx - This Lodi guy is really good, and skilful, a quality replacement for Neco Williams.

@MevaRed - Happy with this line up, starting to find a settled team, decent bench as well. Come on Forest.

@elliotbower - O Brien and Mangala to come on in the 2nd half please Steve. No worries if not we trust you.

@PatrickMcgibbon - Better, need to keep a settled side as much as possible.

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