The headline team news was Declan Rice being rested in midfield, and Mikel Arteta fielding a front three of summer signings, in the form of Viktor Gyokeres, Noni Madueke and — making his first start for the club — Eberechi Eze.

Martin Zubimendi scored twice and Viktor Gyokeres added another as Arsenal cruised to victory against Nottingham Forest.

Arsenal have the required strength in depth to mount a title challenge in the league and Europe, boss Mikel Arteta said.

Arsenal host Nottingham Forest at the Emirates as Premier League play resumes after the international break. Even though it’s just four matches into the season, it’s an important match for both sides.

Preview the matchup between Arsenal FC and Nottingham Forest with predictions, odds, over/under, betting lines and more.

Martin Ødegaard's early season injury woes continued on Saturday when he was forced off in the 18th minute of Arsenal's Premier League clash.

Arsenal held Nottingham Forest to 0.2 xG from five shot attempts, one on target. The only nervy moment came when a ball laced into Chris Wood took a weird, goalward deflection off his chest, but David Raya tipped it onto the bar.

Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard leaves their game against Nottingham Forest early after appearing to suffer another shoulder injury.

We kicked Saturday off in the Premier League, where Nottingham Forest-- now under new manager Ange Postecoglou after the sacking of Nuno Espírito Santo -- lost 3-0 to Arsenal. After that Newcastle United,