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.

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.

William Saliba is missing Arsenal's Premier League game against Nottingham Forest on Saturday after picking up an injury before the game at Anfield before the international break

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.

Arteta addressed criticism stemming from opting for three defensive midfielders against Liverpool before the international break