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Arsenal cruise past Nottingham Forest with dominant win
Arsenal made it three victories from four matches after a convincing 3-0 win over Nottingham Forest at the Emirates.
The breakthrough came in the 32nd minute when Martin Zubimendi unleashed a stunning effort from distance.
Viktor Gyökeres struck moments after the restart, and Zubimendi completed his brace with a composed finish in the 79th minute.
Arsenal player ratings vs Nottingham Forest
David Raya – 7
The Spanish goalkeeper had very little to do but still played his part.
His sharp fingertip save pushed Chris Wood’s deflected effort onto the crossbar, ensuring a clean sheet.
Jurrien Timber – 8
The Dutchman delivered a fine display. He was steady defensively and also offered support when pushing forward on the right flank.
Cristhian Mosquera – 9
Making his first league start for Arsenal, the young Spaniard impressed with a commanding performance.
He stopped Forest’s attacks and also distributed the ball with confidence.
Gabriel Magalhães – 8
The Brazilian centre-back was solid alongside Mosquera.
He marshalled the defence with authority and wore the captain’s armband late on.
Riccardo Calafiori – 7
The Italian was assured at left-back. He protected his flank well and drifted into central areas when Arsenal built from deep.
Martin Zubimendi – 10
The standout performer on the pitch. He scored two superb goals, controlled the tempo, shielded the defence and dictated play. It was the first brace of his career.
Mikel Merino – 8
Worked tirelessly in midfield, offering balance and energy. He missed a big chance early on but impressed with his passing and movement.
Martin Ødegaard – 4
The skipper had to go off early due to a shoulder injury, leaving little impact on the contest.
Noni Madueke – 8
A real threat on the right wing. His dribbling and direct play caused constant problems for Forest, though he lacked the final touch to score.
Eberechi Eze – 8
The summer signing showed his quality with neat touches and a brilliant assist for the second goal. He was a lively presence throughout.
Viktor Gyökeres – 8
The striker bagged his third of the season with a calm finish. He later struck the woodwork but led the line superbly.
Substitution
Ethan Nwaneri – 6
Replaced Ødegaard and showed promise. He drove forward with purpose and helped link midfield with attack.
Myles Lewis-Skelly – 5
Came on for Calafiori in the 68th minute. He kept things tidy and ensured Arsenal stayed firm at the back.
Declan Rice – 6
Introduced late on and added steel to midfield. His presence played a part in the build-up to the third goal.
Gabriel Martinelli – 5
Came in for Eze but had little impact. Still, he worked hard to help close out the result.
Leandro Trossard – 6
The Belgian grabbed an assist with a pinpoint cross and played a role in maintaining attacking pressure.
Arsenal’s overall display was one of control and composure. The victory lifted them to the top of the table as momentum builds early in the campaign.
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