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Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest Preview

• Competition: Premier League
• Date: Saturday, 13 September
• Kick-Off Time: 12:30 PM GMT
• Venue: Emirates Stadium

The Gunners will be back at the Emirates Stadium after the international break to host Nottingham Forest on Saturday afternoon. Both teams lost their last match in the Premier League, and will hope to bounce back in the upcoming fixture. Things have changed in Nottingham Forest camp, and they have brought in a former Tottenham Hotspur manager as their new head coach. Here's Sportsdunia's Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest Preview:

Arsenal lost to Liverpool in an exciting clash in their last Premier League match, as Szobozlai's free kick was almost impossible to save. This was the first defeat of the season for Mikel Arteta and his men. In three games so far, they have won twice, and with six points on the table, they are sitting in third position. The Gunners have brought in some top-quality players this season, and surely they will have to perform at a very high level, as they have a lot of pressure from the fans and the club management as well. Gunners will be confident going into this fixture.

On the other hand, Nuno Espirito Santos has been sacked by the Forest management due to a dispute between the head coach and the owner. Australian

coach Ange Postecoglou has been brought on to take charge of the club. Postecoglu is very well known for winning trophies as a manager, and surely he is very capable of delivering results on the pitch. His first game in charge will be a big test for him, as facing the Gunners away from home will be a tough task. This will be a mouthwatering clash for sure.

Arsenal Team News

The Gunners' star player, Bukayo Saka and Kai Havertz are both out for a number of weeks due to injuries. On the other hand, Gabriel Jesus is still recovering from his ACL injury. The rest of the squad is fully fit to play against Forest on Saturday.

Nottingham Forest Team News

Nicolas Dominguez is out due to a knee injury and will take a couple of weeks to return to action. The rest of the squad is fully fit to play on Saturday under their new head coach against a very tough opposition.

Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest Predicted Lineups

Here's Sportsdunia's Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest Preview:

Arsenal Predicted Lineup (4-3-3):

Goalkeeper: David Raya

Defenders: Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori

Midfielders: Merino, Zubimendi, Rice

Forwards: Madueke, Gyokeres, Martinelli

Nottingham Forest Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):

Goalkeeper: Sles

Defenders: Aina, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams

Midfielders: Sangare, Anderson

Forwards: Ndoye, White, Odoi, Chris Wood

Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest Head-to-Head Record

Key Players to Watch in Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest

Victor Gyokeres (Arsenal)

The Swedish international faced a lot of criticism from the fans, as his start with the Gunners didn't go very well. But surely, he has the quality to make a difference on the pitch. Gyokeres is still adapting to his new team and to the new league, and Arteta has full confidence in him. Especially in the absence of key attackers, Gyokeres will have to take this opportunity to make himself an undisputed starter for the team. He will have to be at his best against Forest, as they are a very physical side who will not give a lot of space to the home team.

Chris Wood (Nottingham Forest)

The New Zealand international has started his new season very well, and surely, under the new head coach, he can thrive. Just like last season, Chris Wood is dominating the attacking third and scoring goals quite comfortably. Wood is a physically strong player, most probably one of the strongest in the league, and surely has decent pace by which he can bully the opposition defenders. In four games this season, he has scored two goals and hopes to score more in the upcoming matches.

Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest Prediction

The Gunners are favourites to win this fixture; they have a great record against Forest, especially at home. Forest might be a bit unpredictable, as the new head coach will bring in a new style of play, and surely, it can cause a bit of trouble for the home team. Most probably, the Gunners will win this fixture.

Predicted Score: Arsenal 2-1 Nottingham Forest

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