Arsenal 3–0 Nottingham Forest: Zubimendi Brace Powers Gunners to Victory
Arsenal produced a commanding display at the Emirates Stadium, defeating Nottingham Forest 3–0 in the Premier League. The result highlights both the Gunners’ depth and their growing momentum early in the season.
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⚽ Match Summary
32’ – Martín Zubimendi opened the scoring with a stunning volley from the edge of the box after Forest failed to clear a corner.
46’ – Just 47 seconds into the second half, Viktor Gyökeres doubled Arsenal’s lead, finishing coolly from Eberechi Eze’s clever assist.
79’ – Zubimendi sealed the result with a precise header, latching onto Leandro Trossard’s cross.
The Spanish midfielder’s brace marked his first-ever goals in the Premier League.
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🔍 Key Talking Points
Zubimendi the Star: His brace showed both quality and composure, underlining why Arsenal brought him in this summer.
Eberechi Eze’s First Start: The England international was lively throughout and marked his full debut with an assist.
Squad Depth on Display: Despite missing William Saliba, newcomer Cristhian Mosquera slotted in seamlessly, while Noni Madueke caused Forest constant problems down the right.
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⛔ Injury Concerns
Captain Martin Ødegaard was forced off in the 18th minute with a shoulder injury. The Norwegian’s fitness will be closely monitored with important fixtures ahead.
Nottingham Forest also suffered a setback when Murillo left the pitch injured in the first half.
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📊 Match Impact
Arsenal: The victory moves them up to 9 points from 4 games, keeping them firmly in the early title race.
Nottingham Forest: New boss Ange Postecoglou faces a tough start, with just 4 points from 4 matches.
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🔜 Next Fixture
Arsenal’s next Premier League match is at home against Manchester City on Saturday, September 20, 2025 at the Emirates Stadium.
