Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest Preview, Lineup & Telecast Details | Premier League 2025-26

Match Overview

Arsenal will host Nottingham Forest at the Emirates Stadium in what promises to be a captivating Premier League fixture. Coming off the back of the September international break, Arsenal aim to rebound after slipping up against Liverpool, while Forest enter under new management, seeking signs of renewal. The clash also represents the return of Ange Postecoglou to Premier League duty, now in charge of Forest following the departure of Nuno Espírito Santo. For Arsenal, there are concerns over injury absences, but also excitement around their new signings and the depth they have added to the squad. For Forest, restructuring under Postecoglou means adjustments both tactical and personnel-wise, with fans eager to see how quickly the team can adapt.

Match Timing

• Date: Saturday, 13 September 2025
• Time: 12:30 PM BST (London)
• Indian Time (IST): 5:00 PM IST
• Venue: Emirates Stadium, London, United Kingdom
• Competition: Premier League, Gameweek 4

Head-to-Head Records

Statistic	Number
Premier League matches played	16
Arsenal wins	10
Draws	4
Nottingham Forest wins	2

In their last five meetings, Arsenal have won three, Nottingham Forest one, and one match ended in a draw. One recent match ended in a 0-0 draw in February 2025.

Players to Watch

Arsenal

• Gabriel Magalhães: Strong in aerial duels and set-piece situations. He has become central to Arsenal’s defensive stability and offensive threat in dead-ball situations.
• Declan Rice: The midfielder provides control, ball recovery, and composure, especially important when Arsenal are without key attacking players.
• Eberechi Eze: A fresh signing, expected to start on the left flank in the absence of Bukayo Saka. His creativity, dribbling, and ability to exploit space make him an exciting new option for Arteta.

Nottingham Forest

• Chris Wood: A proven goalscorer last season, Arsenal’s defence will need to be alert to his runs and positioning. Wood’s presence can force defenders into errors and open up space.
• Elliot Anderson: A young talent whose recent form has drawn attention. Anderson’s ability to dribble, link play, and press may be key under Postecoglou’s system.
• Nikola Milenković: Along with his partner at centre-back, Milenković has helped make Forest difficult to break down. His aerial strength will be tested by Arsenal’s set-pieces.

Team Lineups (Predicted)

Arsenal (4-3-3)

• GK: Raya
• Defenders: Timber, Mosquera, Gabriel, Calafiori
• Midfield: Zubimendi, Rice, Merino
• Forwards: Noni Madueke, Viktor Gyökeres, Eberechi Eze

Nottingham Forest (4-2-3-1)

• GK: Sels
• Defenders: Savona, Milenković, Murillo, Williams
• Midfield: Douglas Luiz, Anderson
• Attacking midfield/wing: Ndoye, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi
• Forward: Chris Wood

Notable absences include Arsenal’s William Saliba, Bukayo Saka, Kai Havertz, and Forest’s Ola Aina.

Match Predictions

Based on form, squad strength, home advantage, and the relative instability of Forest under a new manager:

• Score prediction: Arsenal 3-1 Nottingham Forest
• Arsenal are likely to dominate possession and chance creation, particularly using width and the press.
• Forest may try to sit deeper, defend compactly, and look to hit on the counter-attack, particularly through Wood and Anderson.
• Given Arsenal’s attacking depth and Forest’s current adjustment period, Arsenal seem set to take control, though Forest may get one goal if transitions or set-pieces go their way.

Telecast Details

• India: JioHotstar; Star Sports Select HD
• United Kingdom: TNT Sports; discovery+; Amazon Prime Video
• USA / North America: NBC Sports; fuboTV; DAZN Canada (where applicable)
• Australia: Stan Sport

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