Nottingham Forest on the other hand have been one of the surprise packages of the Premier League this season.
With the international break over now, Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal are back in action as they take on this season’s surprise package Nottingham Forest in Round 12 of the Premier League action, looking to end their three-game winless streak with a win here at the iconic Emirates Stadium on Saturday.
After an encouraging start to the season, Arsenal have suffered a recent dip in form with Mikel Arteta’s side failing to win any of their previous three games which has seen them drop to fourth position in the standings.
Injuries have also played a major part in their recent downfall with Mikel Arteta claiming his side has been affected by injuries this season. The Gunners will now have to start winning games consistently to reduce the gap at the top as they gear up for an important festive period.
Nottingham Forest on the other hand have been one of the surprise packages of the Premier League this season after enjoying a great start to the season which has seen them occupy fifth spot in the standings level on points with third place Chelsea.
Nuno Espirito Santo has done an incredible job to make the Reds a well-drilled side who are tough to break down and can hunt down teams with their counterattacks. Having already defeated Liverpool and secured a draw with Chelsea, they will be aiming to pull another surprise here.
Bukayo Saka has been in scintillating form for the Gunners this season after managing to score three goals in the starting eleven games while also adding another seven assists to take his goal contribution tally to ten this season.
Saka has emerged as a crucial player for club and country in a very short time due to his ability to win games single-handedly with his outstanding abilities to create and score goals.
Arsenal played a 1-1 draw with Chelsea in the last league game. Nottingham Forest were defeated by Newcastle United by 3-1 in the last league game. Arsenal have won the previous two encounters against Nottingham Forest.
Raya (GK); Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Zinchenko; Odegaard, Partey, Rice; Saka, Havertz, Martinelli.
Sels (GK); Aina, Milenkovic, Murillo, Moreno; Yates, Anderson; Elanga, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi; Wood.
