Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest kicks off at 16:00 on Saturday, November 23. at the Emirates Stadium.
The Gunners are fifth on the league standings with 19 points, only ahead of the visitors, who are fifth due to a superior goal difference.
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Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest: Match preview
Arsenal are winless in their last four league games, with the latest result being a 1-1 draw against Chelsea before the international break.
Despite taking the lead through Gabriel Martinelli right on the hour mark, the Gunners failed to hold on for the win as Pedro Neto restored parity in the 70th minute.
”I think we dominated them and were the better team in many phases and situations of the game, but after going ahead, we were very disappointed with the way we conceded the goal,” Mikel Arteta said after the game, according to Euro Sports.
The Gunners will now return to action this weekend against Forest, with the aim of putting an end to their winless run, buoyed by their dominant record against the visitors. having won six of their last seven league meetings between both sides.
Meanwhile, Forest have been impressive so far this season, having accumulated 19 points from five wins, four draws, and two losses, with one of their defeats being a 3-1 loss against Newcastle United last time out.
Back from a two-week break, the tricky Trees will look to avoid back-to-back defeats when they make the trip to North London.
However, they have an unpleasant record to contend with, having lost their last four away league games against Arsenal.
But they will look to draw on their strong league form on the road, having remained unbeaten on the away in this campaign, and could go awaysix games without a loss in a single topflight campaign for the first time since 1995-96.
Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest: Team Form
Arsenal Premier League form:
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Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest: Team news
For Arsenal, Trossard’s availability is uncertain, while Ben White (surgery) is out until the New Year.
However, Tierney has resumed full training but might not start.
Saka and Rice, who withdrew from England duties, are anticipated to play.
Meanwhile, Nottingham Forest has fewer concerns. Wood and Murillo will need to be assessed following World Cup qualifiers, but Taiwo Awoniyi is available to take Wood’s place if needed.
Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest: Possible Lineup
Arsenal possible starting lineup:
Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Zinchenko; Odegaard, Partey, Rice; Saka, Havertz, Martinelli
Nottingham Forest possible starting lineup:
Sels; Aina, Milenkovic, Murillo, Moreno; Dominguez, Yates; Elanga, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi; Wood
Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest prediction: Arsenal 3-1 Nottingham Forest
After a welcome domestic break, both teams should feel refreshed and ready to play again, and Forest’s stellar away record raises the possibility of a Tricky Trees surprise at the Emirates.
With Odegaard in charge once more, we believe Arteta’s team can win a close match and resurrect their waning pursuit of glory. If they lose any more points on Saturday, Arsenal’s title aspirations may be all but doomed.
