Thomas Partey and Declan Rice took control of this game and led Arsenal to a sweet victory against Nottingham Forest. Arteta’s team is continuing not very well in the title race but showing some signs of improvements on their turf. Also gives team morale boost after injuries come lately.
An emphatic statement for Arsenal comes in the form of 3-0 thrashing against Nottingham Forest at Emirates Stadium. Individual brilliance came first in terms of an opener from a superb goal by Gabriel Martinelli followed by Martin Ødegaard with a long-range shot direct from the periphery of the box and later Bukayo Saka on a clinical finish to ensure that the rest of the game was dominated by the Gunners proving their dominance. As per SkySports, Mat Selz made several important saves to keep Forest in the game.
Arteta’s strategy
The match was the epitome of Arsenal’s tactical solidity, with Thomas Partey and Declan Rice presenting an excellent midfield combination. The high press of Arsenal left Nottingham Forest unable to find a crack in the defence. William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhães formed a good base for this defence. The return of Ødegaard as captain gave control and vision to the midfield.
Arsenal defence
Jurrien Timber and Oleksandr Zinchenko were fantastic at taking the transition from defence to attack
Forest struggles:
Optimistic Nottingham Forest under Nuno Espírito Santo entered the match, but Arsenal’s high press and midfield control meant they could not create any meaningful chances. Their goalkeeper, Matz Sels, made some key saves to prevent an even larger scoreline.
This win reaffirmed Arsenal’s intent to challenge for top honours, showing their depth and resilience ahead of a congested festive schedule.
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