Live Blog: Nottingham Forest vs. Arsenal | Premier League
Arsenal visit Nottingham Forest looking to stay in the Premier League title race, while the hosts chase their first home victory of the season at the City Ground.
Two consecutive visits, two goalless draws. Arsenal return to the City Ground with unfinished business as they prepare to face Nottingham Forest in another important Premier League showdown.
The Gunners arrive as defending champions and remain firmly in the title race. Mikel Arteta's side sit second in the standings, three points behind Manchester City, after collecting 15 points from their opening six league matches.
However, recent trips to Nottingham have proved frustrating. Arsenal failed to score in their last two league visits to the City Ground, with both encounters ending 0-0.
The London club will be determined to change that record on Sunday, October 18, particularly after returning to winning ways with a 2-1 comeback victory over Leeds United.
Riccardo Calafiori and Bruno Guimarães scored in that match, with the Brazilian midfielder coming off the bench to deliver the winning goal.
The Gunners also enjoyed a convincing 3-0 victory over Lille in the UEFA Champions League during the week, giving them additional confidence ahead of their trip to Nottingham.
Nottingham Forest Search for Their First Home Victory
The situation is very different for Nottingham Forest, who have struggled to turn promising performances into positive results.
Oliver Glasner's team enter the weekend in 15th place with five points, having recorded just one victory in their opening six league matches.
Their biggest problem has been converting chances. Despite regularly creating opportunities, Forest have yet to score a Premier League goal at the City Ground this season.
Their most recent outing ended in a 3-1 defeat against Crystal Palace, despite taking an early lead through Dan Ndoye.
Now, Glasner faces another difficult assignment against a side that has lost only once in its first nine matches across all competitions.
The Austrian coach knows his team must be more clinical in front of goal, especially against an Arsenal defense that has consistently frustrated opponents.
One player who could make the difference is Morgan Gibbs-White. The Forest captain has created 17 chances in the league this season, although his availability remains uncertain because of a minor muscle problem.
Injuries Could Influence Both Managers' Plans
Arsenal will travel without several important players.
William Saliba remains unavailable because of a back injury, while Christos Tzolis is sidelined with a hamstring problem.
Piero Hincapié is also expected to miss the match after suffering an ankle injury in training.
There is better news concerning Martín Zubimendi, who has made progress in his recovery and could return to the squad following a final fitness assessment.
For Nottingham Forest, Igor Jesus and Nicolò Savona have been ruled out through injury.
Meanwhile, Nikola Milenković has returned to training but remains doubtful, while Gibbs-White will undergo a late assessment before a decision is made on his availability.
Both managers will need to make important decisions as they prepare for a match that could have significant consequences at opposite ends of the table.
Nottingham vs Arsenal
- Competition: Premier League 2026/27
- Date: Sunday, October 18, 2026
- Kickoff: 11:30 AM ET / 10:30 AM CT / 8:30 AM PT
- Venue: City Ground, Nottingham, England
Key Takeaways
- Arsenal arrive in second place and will look to end a run of two consecutive goalless draws at the City Ground.
- Nottingham Forest are still searching for their first home goal and victory of the Premier League season.
- Morgan Gibbs-White, Nikola Milenković, and Martín Zubimendi face late fitness decisions ahead of Sunday's clash.
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