Mikel Arteta’s side chase leaders Liverpool as the Premier League returns after the international break
'Winning trophies isn't enough sometimes' - Arteta
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Arsenal host Nottingham Forest as the Premier League returns following the conclusion of the international break.
Mikel Arteta’s side aim to keep their title ambitions thriving with a strong outing at the Emirates Stadium as they look to reduce the gap to league leaders Liverpool before Arne Slot’s champions play on Sunday.
Arsenal face a Forest side that will bring an unpredictable quality to the game after the club dismissed former manager Nuno Espirito Santo and replaced him with Ange Postecoglou during the break.
Postecoglou returns to the top flight just four months after being sacked by Tottenham despite ending the north London club’s 17-year wait for a trophy by winning the Europa League last season.
The 60-year-old has spoken about bringing his attacking philosophy to Forest but also his desire to restore them to “their rightful place” in the football hierarchy.
Follow all the build-up, team news and updates with The Independent’s live blog below:
Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest live
Arsenal host Nottingham forest in the Premier League with kick off at 12.30pm | Live on TNT Sports
Mikel Arteta's side hope to bounce back from a 1-0 loss to Liverpool
Ange Postecoglou takes charge of first match as new Forest manager
Team news: Gunners could be boosted by return of William Saliba
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Potential line-ups
Arsenal XI: Raya; Timber, Mosquera, Gabriel, Calafiori; Odegaard, Zubimendi, Rice; Madueke, Gyokeres, Eze.
Nottingham Forest XI: Sels; Savona, Murillo, Milenkovic, Williams; Douglas Luiz, Anderson, Gibbs-White; Hutchinson, Wood, Ndoye.
Jamie Braidwood13 September 2025 09:06
3 minutes ago
What is the Nottingham Forest team news?
Postecoglou will meanwhile be without Ola Aina for three months after the full-back was substituted during international duty with Nigeria, picking up a muscle problem. Arsenal loanee Oleksandr Zinchenko will also be unable to face his parent club, adding further strain to full-back options.
Jamie Braidwood13 September 2025 09:06
3 minutes ago
What is the Arsenal team news?
Mikel Arteta’s side have been ravaged by early-season injuries, but a handful of key stars could return for the visit of Forest.
William Saliba suffered a sprained ankle against Liverpool but will face a late fitness test after returning to training, while Ben White is back in contention.
Bukayo Saka is still out and is expected to return later this month. Kai Havertz meanwhile is recovering from minor knee surgery with Gabriel Jesus still a long-term absentee.
Jamie Braidwood13 September 2025 09:06
3 minutes ago
When is Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest?
Nottingham Forest’s trip to Arsenal kicks off at 12:30pm BST on Saturday 13 September at the Emirates Stadium in London.
How can I watch it?
Viewers in the UK will be able to watch the game live on TNT Sports 1 and discovery+, with coverage starting at 11am BST.
Jamie Braidwood13 September 2025 09:05
4 minutes ago
Good morning
Ange Postecoglou is back in the dugout for his first Premier League match as Nottingham Forest manager as the former Spurs boss returns to North London to face Arsenal.
Postecoglou was announced as Forest’s new manager after a falling out with volatile owner Evangelos Marinakis led to the dismissal of Nuno Espirito Santo at the City Ground.
The Aussie, who was sacked from Spurs just 16 days after guiding them to the Europa League in June, will hope to break his curse against his once-local rivals, having never won in his four previous meetings with the Gunners.
Arsenal will meanwhile look to get back to winning ways after a moment of magic from Dominik Szoboszlai downed them in a bitterly disappointing defeat at champions Liverpool before the international break.
Jamie Braidwood13 September 2025 09:04