Arsenal cruised to a comfortable 3-0 win against Nottingham Forest at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday, strengthening their position among the Premier League’s top contenders.
The opener came in the 32nd minute when MartÃn Zubimendi unleashed a powerful volley from distance, giving the Gunners the lead.
Just after the break, Arsenal doubled their advantage through Viktor Gyökeres, who calmly finished a precise pass from Eberechi Eze in the 46th minute.
Zubimendi then wrapped up the scoring with a well-placed header in the 79th minute, sealing all three points for Mikel Arteta’s side.
The home team had to make an early substitution as captain Martin Ødegaard exited with a shoulder injury following a heavy fall.
Despite missing key players like Bukayo Saka, William Saliba, and Kai Havertz, Arsenal’s depth and composure controlled the game, keeping Forest largely ineffective.
Nottingham Forest, managed by Ange Postecoglou, who took charge only this week, struggled to impose their trademark attacking style.
The visitors found it tough to create chances and were repeatedly exposed by Arsenal’s fluid movement.
Postecoglou will likely see this result as a clear sign of the challenges ahead as he seeks to reshape the team.
With the win, Arsenal climb to the top of the Premier League table, reinforcing their title ambitions.
Meanwhile, Forest’s poor away form continues, leaving them close to the relegation zone.
