Arsenal 3-0 Nottingham Forest: Mikel Arteta’s men returned to the trajectory following a defeat against Liverpool before an international break, doing light work for visitors
Arsenal returned to how they won the Premier League in a comfortable 3-0 victory at their home in Nottingham Forest. The gunners faced a forest team first managed by Ange Postecoglou as the former Tottenham boss was appointed shortly after the looting of Nuno Espirito Santo.
Post-Coglu’s side was stubborn to begin with, but never stopped Martin Zubimendi’s incredible volley in the 32nd minute. After only half the corner was cleared, Zubimendi brilliantly attacked the ball before bouncing back.
His efforts took a slight bias from the forest defender and gave Mads Sells no chance. Arsenal came in 1-0, but they lost Martin Odegard in the first half to a worrying injury. This precedes the clash between Athletic Bilbao and Manchester City.
It was only seconds after the break that the gunner doubled the lead. Viktor Gyoker scored the third goal in three top flight games after Eberechi Eze gave him a simple finish.
But the brightest of all, the one who received no support was the winger. Noni Maduke was outstanding and continued his rich form after appearing in Serbia’s 5-0 thrashing in Belgrade on Tuesday.
However, Arsenal was not held after Madueke left. Zubimendi met the cross of Leandro Trossard, and his appropriate headers were three for the host.
This is the rating of Emirates players.
read more: Arsenal gets hit by injuries that Martin Odegard was kicked out by Nottingham Forestread more: Why William Saliba was dropped by Mikel Arteta despite training in the first team
Arsenal
David Raya 6 – only made one save against a weak attack.
Jurrien Timber 7 – Another impressive game for the Netherlands right back, winning the biggest duel (5), making the most clearance (3), and the statistical beast by making the biggest tackle (2) of the Arsenal player.
Cristhian Mosquera 7 – excelling in his first Premier League start, debating William Saliba’s absence during the match.
Gabriel Magalges 7 – once more rock behind.
Riccardo Calafiori 6-booked late and took off immediately.
Martin Odegaard 5- injured 8 minutes later, but he did not recover.
Martin Zubimendi 8 – a mysterious goal to beat the deadlock and his second big leap, showing why Arsenal kicked him out £55.8 million.
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Mikel Merino 6 – a decent show, not his hat trick against Türkiye.
Noni Maduke 8 – terrorizing both Morato and Neko Williams, and picked up what he left off with Britain in the middle of the week.
Viktor Gyokeres 7- Another goal of the Emirates gave the gunners what they paid for.
Eberechi Eze 7 – his first assist of many, due to his vibrant performance appearance.
submarine
Ethan Nwaneri 6-Odegard replaced him, but left creativity behind his wider teammates.
Declan Rice 6-Close to the end of Timber Cross, helping Arsenal watch the game.
Myles Lewis – Skelly 6 – not tested defensively.
Gabriel Martinelli 5-Late Sub.
Leandro Trossard 6-Assist Zubimendi header.
Kepa Arrizabalaga N/A-Unused
Ben Whiten/a-Unused
Piero Hincapie N/A – Unused
Max Dowman N/A – Unused
Nottingham Forest
MATZ SELS 5
Neco Williams 5
Nikola Milenkovic 5
Murillo 6
Morato 4
Ibrahim Sangare 5
Elliot Anderson 6
Dan Ndoye 6
Morgan Gibbs White 5
Callum Hudson-Odoi 5
Chris Wood 5
submarine
Nicola Sabona 6
Dilane Bakwa 5
Arnaud Kalimuendo-Muninga 5
James McAtee 5
Ryan Yates 5
John Victor N/A – Unused
Willie Bolly n/a-Unused
Douglas Lewis N/A – Unused
Omari Hutchinson N/A – Unused
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