Arsenal, Nottingham Forest and Premier League
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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 have the required strength in depth to mount a title challenge in the league and Europe, boss Mikel Arteta said.
Martin Zubimendi broke the deadlock in the first half with a stunning volley after Forest half-cleared a corner, before Viktor Gyokeres fired home from close range shortly after full-time. Zubimendi made sure of the result with 10 minutes to go, heading home his second of the game.
Forest's new boss expects to see his project get underway in the Carabao Cup tie with Swansea City on Wednesday
Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard leaves their game against Nottingham Forest early after appearing to suffer another shoulder injury.
Arsenal take on Nottingham Forest in the Premier League's early kick-off on Saturday.Forest head to the Emirates under the guidance of new boss Ange Postecoglou, who replaced Nuno Espirito Santo this
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
Mikel Arteta has said Arsenal's summer signings are enabling his team to "become more unpredictable" after new-boys Martín Zubimendi and Noni Madueke starred in Saturday's 3-0 win over Nottingham Forest.