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·26 février 2025

Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal – Match preview and team news

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It’s second against third in the Premier League tonight as Arsenal travel to Nottingham Forest with both sides aiming to bounce back from defeat.

The Gunners’ title hopes were massively dented as they narrowly lost at home to London rivals West Ham. Myles Lewis-Skelly is suspended after being sent off for the second time this season on Saturday.


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Their inability to score can be attributed to their ongoing injury crisis in offensive positions. Mikel Arteta is hopeful that Gabriel Martinelli and Bukayo Saka can return after the March international break. Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus won’t feature again this season.

There was some worries concerning the fitness of Ethan Nwaneri after the teenager appeared to pull up with an injury a few days ago. However, the 17-year-old’s condition isn’t as bad as initially feared with his manager citing fatigue as the reason for the discomfort.

Meanwhile, Forest were on the wrong side of a seven-goal thriller away to Newcastle as the Magpies ran out 4-3 winners. Nuno Espirito Santo has almost a full squad at his disposal with second choice goalkeeper Carlos Miguel the only confirmed absentee.

If Taiwo Awoniyi does enter the field of play, he will be sporting a protective mask. The Nigerian had to be stretchered off after breaking his nose in the FA Cup a fortnight ago.

The Tricky Trees boss did allude to the fact that the availability of some players is in doubt. Espirito Santo didn’t mention any names with no obvious casualties from their trip to Newcastle.

Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal – Match preview and team news

Form

Nottingham Forest: LWDLL

The Midlands outfit lost successive Premier League games for only the second time this term following defeat to Newcastle.

Nuno’s players completely collapsed after taking the lead at St. James’ Park. The Magpies scored four goals in just 11 minutes with the prolific Alexander Isak grabbing a brace. They staged a late revival in the closing stages and managed to reduce the deficit to only one, but their efforts proved to be poorly timed.

Forest will be relieved to be playing at the City Ground tonight. They have lost their last three away games in the league, conceding 11 goals in the process.

Everyone concerned with Forest will be desperate to see their beloved team qualify for the Champions League. Despite the club’s rich European history, they haven’t competed on the continental stage since 1996.

Arsenal: WWLWL

Arsenal’s 15-game unbeaten streak in the Premier League came crashing to a halt last weekend. A lethargic display was punished by West Ham with Jarrod Bowen scoring the only goal of the game.

Liverpool extended their lead at the top of the table over the Gunners to 11 points. Arsenal do have a game in hand, but will have to be flawless for the remainder of the campaign to stand any chance of usurping the Reds.

Mikel Arteta’s side are comfortably on course to qualify for Champions League football next season. The likelihood has been increased by the distinct possibility that the Premier League will be granted a bonus qualification spot.

Last Meeting

Arsenal 3-0 Nottingham Forest, Premier League, 23rd November 2024

An efficient afternoon from the Gunners saw them breeze past Nottingham Forest last November.

Mikel Arteta’s players breached Matz Sels’ net in the opening exchanges through Jurrien Timber. The defender bundled the ball over the line, but it was ruled out for an offside infringement by Mikel Merino.

Forest eventually succumbed to the Arsenal pressure with Bukayo Saka emphatically breaking the deadlock at the Emirates Stadium. The winger bypassed several Forest players before smashing a strike beyond Sels.

The typically diligent visitors were being torn apart by the Gunners. The goalkeeper was tested again by a rasping strike from fellow Belgian Leandro Trossard.

Forest’s stopper was the only thing keeping Nuno Espirito Santo’s team in the game. Sels had to dive low to his right to prevent Saka from doubling the deficit.

Thomas Partey grabbed Arsenal’s second with an effort that curled past the despairing reach of the goalkeeper. Ethan Nwaneri then put a final touch of finesse on the performance with four minutes remaining. Instantly after firing wide, the teenager prodded in from Raheem Sterling’s cut-back to confirm the three points.

What time is kick-off?

Kick-off at the City Ground will be at 19:30 GMT on Wednesday, 26 February, 2025.

Who is the referee?

Andy Madley will be the match official. Eddie Smart and Craig Taylor will assist him while Anthony Taylor will be the fourth official. The VAR will be Michael Salisbury and he will be assisted by Lee Betts.

Predicted Line-ups

Nottingham Forest XI: Sels, Aina, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams; Yates, Anderson; Elanga, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi, Wood.

Arsenal XI: Raya, Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori, Partey, Rice; Sterling, Odegaard, Trossard, Merino.

What TV channel will Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal be on?

Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal will be shown on TNT Sports 2 and Discovery+ UK.

Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal betting odds

Nottingham Forest: 3/1

Draw: 12/5

Arsenal: 1/1

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