Arsenal Hosts New-Look Nottingham Forest After Managerial Change

London, England — Arsenal prepares to face Nottingham Forest this Saturday at the Emirates Stadium following the September international break. The Gunners are aiming to bounce back after a narrow defeat against Liverpool, while Forest enters the match under new management.

Nottingham Forest’s owner, Evangelos Marinakis, recently sacked manager Nuno Espirito Santo, who led the team to a solid performance last season. Former Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou has taken over. His record against Arsenal’s Mikel Arteta in their past matchups favors the Gunners, with Arteta never having lost to Postecoglou.

Arsenal’s starting XI is set to include several new faces, as Arteta looks to revamp his lineup. Key players such as William Saliba, Gabriel Jesus, and Bukayo Saka will be absent due to injuries. Goalkeeper David Raya is expected to start in goal, while Cristhian Mosquera will replace Saliba in defense alongside Gabriel.

Midfielders Declan Rice and Martín Ødegaard will aim to control the game for Arsenal. The forward line will see Viktor Gyökeres leading the attack, supported by wingers Noni Madueke and Eberechi Eze, who could make his first start for the club.

Nottingham Forest is also facing injury challenges. Right-back Ola Aina is set for hamstring surgery and will miss significant time. Under Postecoglou, the team hopes to find stability with a lineup that includes Nicolò Savona and experienced players like Callum Hudson-Odoi and Wood in attack.

This match will be crucial for both teams in establishing momentum in the early weeks of the Premier League season. Arsenal’s home advantage and recent performances make them favorites, but Forest’s unpredictability under new management may lead to an intriguing matchup.