Arsenal - Nottingham

 

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Nottingham
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With no further international breaks until March, Arsenal will be looking to regain momentum in their Premier League campaign after a rocky stretch. A four-match winless league run (D2, L2) has left the Gunners nine points adrift from the top, making this a crucial opportunity to reignite their title ambitions. Encouragingly, they host Nottingham Forest this weekend, a side they’ve defeated in six of the last seven Premier League encounters (L1).

Arsenal’s home form has been a beacon of consistency, with an eight-match unbeaten league streak at the Emirates (W6, D2). Additionally, their impressive record in Saturday top-flight home games—unbeaten since April 2022 (W17, D3)—provides an added layer of confidence for Mikel Arteta's side.

On the flip side, Nottingham Forest has defied expectations this season. Remarkably level on points with Arsenal after 11 rounds, Forest fans are daring to dream of a return to European competition for the first time since the 1995/96 season. Their away form has been pivotal to their success, with the club now unbeaten in seven consecutive away league matches (W5, D2), including solid results against top-six opponents this term (W1, D2).

Manager Nuno Espírito Santo will take heart from his own record at the Emirates, having lost just one of his four managerial visits (W1, D2). His team will aim to extend their resilient away run against a stuttering Arsenal side.

Players to watch:
Arsenal’s Gabriel Martinelli has been a reliable contributor in this fixture, with four goal involvements (G3, A1) in five meetings against Forest. The Brazilian’s knack for finding the net often translates to positive outcomes, as his nine club appearances prior to scoring against Chelsea all ended in victory.

Forest’s Murillo, fresh off his first senior goal, is a player to watch for his composure in possession. The Brazilian defender leads his team with an average of 41 passes per game in the league, emphasizing his importance in orchestrating play from the back.

Hot stat: Arsenal have scored at least twice in five of their last six home games in the Premier League, highlighting their attacking potency at the Emirates.

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