LONDON (BN24) — Arsenal delivered a commanding 3-0 win over Nottingham Forest at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday, maintaining momentum in their pursuit of Premier League leadership.
Martín Zubimendi opened the scoring in the 32nd minute, firing a long-range volley past the Forest goalkeeper to give Mikel Arteta’s side the lead. Just after the break, Viktor Gyökeres doubled the advantage in the 46th minute, converting a precise pass from Eberechi Eze to cap a fluid attacking move.
Zubimendi added his second of the match with a powerful header in the 79th minute, putting the result beyond doubt and underlining Arsenal’s dominance throughout the contest.
The Gunners were forced into an early substitution when captain Martin Ødegaard left the pitch after suffering a shoulder injury from a fall. Arsenal were already missing key players Bukayo Saka, William Saliba, and Kai Havertz, but their squad depth proved sufficient as they controlled possession and rarely looked troubled.
For Nottingham Forest, it was a difficult afternoon under new manager Ange Postecoglou, who took charge earlier this week. Despite his attacking philosophy, Forest struggled to create chances and was repeatedly exposed by Arsenal’s sharp movement and control.
The defeat extends Forest’s poor away form and leaves them hovering near the relegation zone. Meanwhile, the win propels Arsenal to the top of the Premier League table, strengthening their position as title contenders heading into a crucial phase of the season.
