Arsenal Defeats Nottingham Forest 3-0 at Emirates

Arsenal secured a 3-0 victory over Nottingham Forest at the Emirates Stadium, with Bukayo Saka, Thomas Partey, and Ethan Nwaneri scoring for the home side. Despite dealing with a groin injury, Saka played a pivotal role, and manager Mikel Arteta emphasized the legitimacy of Saka's withdrawal from the England squad, offering to share his MRI results to dispel doubts. Arteta praised the chemistry between Saka and Martin Odegaard, highlighting Odegaard's leadership and transformative impact on the team. Nottingham Forest's manager, Nuno Espirito Santo, acknowledged Arsenal as the superior team, citing defensive shortcomings in his squad. Arteta also discussed team strategies and lineup changes, noting the return of Leandro Trossard from injury and the exclusion of Declan Rice and Kai Havertz from the starting XI.