Arsenal commanded a 3-0 victory over Nottingham Forest highlights new signings’ impact. Arsenal commanded an emphatic display against Nottingham Forest on September 13, 2025. They won the game 3-0 on home turf at the Emirates Stadium. The match started with Martin Zubimendi scoring a brace and Viktor Gyokeres scoring in a commanding game. This puts aside the last result and loss against Liverpool, Arsenal returned to the winning ways.
Match Highlights
The Spaniard opened the scoring in the 32nd minute after this summer’s signing from Real Sociedad sent a scorching shot from outside the box, which took a nick off the Nottingham Forest defender’s foot before glancing past Matz Sels and into the Nottingham Forest goal. 46 seconds into the second half and the Spaniard scored again, this time heading Leandro Trossard’s inviting cross, bringing up his first career brace. Sandwiched between Zubimendi’s goals was Gyokeres’ tap-in, set up by Eberechi Eze’s precise assist, highlighting the immediate impact of Arsenal’s new recruits.
Nottingham Forest, under new manager Ange Postecoglou, struggled to gain footing. Their lone chance came when Chris Wood’s chested effort forced David Raya into a fingertip save onto the crossbar. Postecoglou lamented the team’s lack of “clarity of thought” amid a disruptive week following his appointment.
Key Takeaways
- New Signings Deliver: Zubimendi, Gyokeres, and Eze all displayed their quality, with Arteta clearly pleased with the speed with which they have become integrated into the squad.
- Injury Worry: Captain Martin Ødegaard was substituted early on with a shoulder injury – a distraction with Arsenal now without a number of players.
- History: Arsenal’s unbeaten home record against Forest is extended to 9 Premier League games.
Looking Ahead
With this win, Arsenal are now at the top of the Premier League, on goal difference, ahead of Liverpool’s game. Attention now turns to the Champions League as Arsenal face Athletic Club on Tuesday. For Forest, Postecoglou will be looking to implement his system before their next test.
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