Arsenal welcome Nottingham Forest to the Emirates Stadium on Saturday in the Premier League’s early kickoff, with action starting at 12:30 p.m.
Arsenal’s Strong Start to the Season
Mikel Arteta’s men remain unbeaten in their first three games, scoring nearly two goals per match and conceding just once. The Gunners will look to continue that momentum as they push to stay near the top of the table.
Forest Struggling Under New Leadership
Nottingham Forest enter the clash under new manager Ange Postecoglou following Nuno Espirito Santo’s departure. However, injuries have disrupted their progress. Right-back Ola Aina is out after hamstring surgery, and Forest are coming off a 3-0 loss to West Ham.
Team Lineups
Arsenal’s confirmed XI features Eberechi Eze making his first start, supported by Viktor Gyökeres and Noni Madueke. Captain Martin Ødegaard controls the midfield as usual.
For Forest, Chris Wood leads the attack, with Morgan Gibbs-White and Callum Hudson-Odoi providing support from the wings.
Predictions and Expectations
Most predictions lean toward a convincing Arsenal win. Outlets like BBC Sport and SI.com tip the Gunners to dominate possession, score first, and keep a clean sheet. A 3-0 scoreline is widely expected, though some suggest Forest could snatch a goal on the counter, making 3-1 another possible outcome.
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