Arsenal welcome Nottingham Forest to the Emirates this Saturday, looking to respond after a narrow 1-0 defeat to Liverpool. For Forest, it will be Ange Postecoglou’s first game in charge, and he is expected to bring a more aggressive style to test the Gunners.
Arsenal under Mikel Arteta are unbeaten in their last 12 league games at the Emirates. Wins over Leeds (5-0) and Manchester United (1-0 away) underlined their control. Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Jesus are out until late September, with William Saliba sidelined until October. Even so, Martín Zubimendi has been class in midfield, while Viktor Gyökeres will look to add to his early goal tally.
Forest remain inconsistent, losing 3-0 to West Ham, drawing with Crystal Palace, then beating Brentford 3-1. Postecoglou takes over from Nuno and inherits a mostly fit squad, aiming to stamp his high-pressing style immediately. Nicolás Domínguez is out until October, while Nicolo Savona is a doubt. Chris Wood’s two goals highlight their attacking threat.
Arsenal head in as firm favourites, with their home form and overall quality giving them the edge, though Forest’s new manager bounce and pressing style could still create openings.
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