Arsenal face Nottingham Forest as they aim to bounce back from their recent loss to West Ham. Meanwhile, Mikel Arteta will be keeping an eye on Liverpool’s match against Newcastle, hoping for a bit of luck to keep his team’s title aspirations alive.
The Gunners remain without several key players, but Ben White has returned to the squad, and Ethan Nwaneri is fit again after dealing with fatigue over the weekend.
Forest, on the other hand, have a nearly full squad available, giving Nuno Espirito Santo some tough selection decisions. Their form has dipped following a 4-3 defeat to Newcastle, with three losses in their last five matches—something Arsenal will look to exploit.
Follow all the action from the City Ground with football.london’s chief Arsenal writer, Tom Canton, providing live updates below.
Arsenal’s Changes Against Nottingham Forest
Mikel Arteta’s squad likely felt the impact of their 1-0 home loss to West Ham, a defeat that significantly hurt their title chances. The squad’s depth has been a concern for a while, and that struggle became evident on Saturday.
Just four days later, they travel to Nottingham Forest for another challenging test, with limited options available for rotation. However, Arteta may consider a tactical shift, particularly addressing issues in wide areas. As a result, football.london has proposed a switch to a back-five formation to address some of these weaknesses.
Predicted Arsenal XI vs. Nottingham Forest
Arteta has made it clear he has no intention of conceding the Premier League title fight, insisting he will battle to the end. He expects his team to respond against Nottingham Forest on Wednesday night.
The trip to the East Midlands presents a challenge, given Arsenal’s historically poor record at the City Ground—though they did manage a victory there last season. Forward options remain a concern, but the return of Ben White provides some relief.
With that in mind, here is football.london’s predicted starting lineup for the match.