Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest LIVE: Premier League updates, score and commentary

Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest LIVE: Premier League updates, score and commentary

Ange Postecoglou takes charge in first game at the Emirates

Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest – LIVE coverage

The Premier League returns after the international break with a fascinating showdown at the Emirates Stadium. Ange Postecoglou is back on the touchline, making his debut as Nottingham Forest’s manager just days after replacing Nuno Espirito Santo.

It’s a dramatic shift in approach, with Nuno’s conservative style making way for Postecoglou’s bold and attacking philosophy. While Arsenal are expected to dominate, Forest’s attacking talents — Viktor Gyokeres, Noni Madueke, and Eberechi Eze — will relish the challenge.

Still, this is the Premier League, where shocks are never too far away. Could Postecoglou claim his first league win over Arsenal? Follow all the action below with our dedicated live blog, featuring in-depth insight from Sam Tabuteau at the Emirates.

Match details

Kick-off: 12:30pm BST

TV channel: TNT Sports

Arsenal XI: Eze starts, Saliba left out

Forest XI: Morato handed a start

Odds:

Arsenal 1/3

Draw 16/5

Nottingham Forest 7/1

Postecoglou ahead of kick-off
“Players today are adaptable. I don’t see anyone in this squad who can’t play my style of football, though it will take time. That said, I won’t let the process get in the way of today’s result. It’s a huge game, and results matter.”

Head-to-head stats

Postecoglou has never beaten Arsenal in the league, losing three and drawing one with Spurs.

Arsenal have won their last six home matches against Forest, scoring 19 goals in the process.

Forest’s last away victory at Arsenal came back in 1989.

Team news – confirmed line-ups

Arsenal XI: Raya; Timber, Mosquera, Gabriel, Calafiori; Zubimendi, Merino, Odegaard; Madueke, Gyokeres, Eze
Subs: Arrizabalaga, White, Lewis-Skelly, Hincapie, Rice, Nwaneri, Dowman, Martinelli, Trossard

Nottingham Forest XI: Sels; Morato, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams; Anderson, Sangare; Ndoye, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi; Wood
Subs: Victor, Luiz, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, Yates, McAtee, Bakwa, Boly, Savona

Sam Tabuteau at the Emirates
Arsenal’s attack looks refreshed in Bukayo Saka’s absence. Eberechi Eze makes his first start for the Gunners, with Madueke keeping his spot on the right. In defence, Mosquera comes in for the unavailable Saliba, while Declan Rice is rotated out as Mikel Merino partners Odegaard in midfield.

For Forest, summer signing Luiz has to wait for his debut, starting on the bench.