Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest LIVE: Premier League newest updates and targets as Bukayo Saka scores opener
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Follow live coverage as Arsenal face Nottingham Forest today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Manchester City look to make it an unprecedented five titles in a row come the end of 2024/25.
It’s Liverpool though who have an early lead atop the table, in part thanks to the Gunners’ poor form across autumn. Mikel Arteta’s men haven’t won any of their last four in the league, dropping to fourth after defeats at Bournemouth and Newcastle, though they do remain unbeaten on home soil in the top flight.
Right alongside them on 19 points are today’s visitors, with Forest stunning many with their form so far. They are unbeaten on the road, with only Liverpool taking more away points than them so far, though also lost to Newcastle last time out after three wins on the spin. Follow the latest team news and all the live action below:
Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest
Awoniyi clashes with Gabriel in the air. There is a brief stoppage as the big man gets back to his feet as the whistles ring out from the unapproving crowd. After this, Jesus is played in down the left before slipping in Merino who looks for Saka, yet Forest clear. The flag is up regardless for offside.
Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest
Arsenal keep working well in attack. A move down the left sees Trossard and Odegaard work together smartly, although the eventual pass inside to Saka is blocked and it ricochets off an Arsenal body to go behind for a Sels goal-kick.
Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest
Arsenal have a record of W2, D2, L0 when scoring the opening goal at home in the Premier League this season. The Gunners have also scored in their last nine Premier League home games.
Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest
No sides have scored more Premier League goals from set piece situations (excluding penalties) this season than either Arsenal or Nottingham Forest (five, level with Aston Villa). Meanwhile, 33% of the Gunners goals conceded have come from set pieces (4/12), with no team shipping a higher such ratio in the competition this term.
Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest
Elanga drives at Gabriel, yet a combination of the Brazilian and Calafiori block the Swedish international off with great success.
Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest
Forest are looking refreshed after that VAR decision. The men in light blue this afternoon are just knocking it around smartly. Well, until Saliba cuts out a pass in behind. The hosts now move into a solid spell on the ball.
