Arsenal are on the road this evening as they take on Nottingham Forest at the City Ground.
The Gunners can take another commanding step towards the Premier League step tonight – win and they are nine points clear of Manchester City.
Pep Guardiola’s side were beaten 2-0 in the Manchester derby earlier today, with Michael Carrick landing a huge blow to their title hopes in his first game in charge.
Viktor Gyokeres was on the score sheet midweek against Chelsea with Mikel Arteta’s injury problems in the squad beginning to ease with Kai Havertz also available again.
Metro’s LIVE matchday blog will bring you all the build-up, confirmed team news and starting XIs, goal updates and minute-by-minute coverage.
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January 17, 2026 4:22 pm
Saka benched as Arteta makes thre changes
Ben Fleming
The Arsenal boss makes a trio of changes from the midweek win over Chelsea, with Raya, Martinelli and Madueke in for Kepa, Trossard and Saka.y
A strong bench, therefore, for the Gunners tonight.
January 17, 2026 4:19 pm
Confirmed Nottingham Forest team news
Ben Fleming
Nottingham Forest starting XI: Sels, Williams, Murillo, Milenkovic, Aina, Dominguez, Anderson, Sangare, Hudson-Odoi, Gibbs-White, Jesus
Subs: Gunn, Morato, Awoniyi, Douglas Luiz, Ndoye, Hutchinson, Yates, McAtee, Savona.
January 17, 2026 4:16 pm
Confirmed Arsenal team news
Ben Fleming
Arsenal starting XI: Raya, White, Saliba, Gabriel, Timber, Zubimendi, Rice, Odegaard, Madueke, Martinelli, Gyokeres.
Subs: Arrizabalaga, Mosquera, Lewis-Skelly, Merino, Havertz, Eze, Saka, Trossard, Jesus.
January 17, 2026 4:12 pm
Team news coming shortly
Ben Fleming
We’ve already had video showing Cristhian Mosquera at the City Ground this evening, so the Spaniard looks likely to return to Arsenal’s matchday squad.
What else has Mikel Arteta got up his sleeve – we will find out shortly…
January 17, 2026 4:05 pm
How to watch Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal on TV
Ben Fleming
Fans can watch the match live on TNT Sports 1, with streaming also available through the Discovery+ app.
January 17, 2026 4:03 pm
What time does Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal kick off?
Ben Fleming
Forest vs Arsenal kicks off tonight (17 January) at 5:30pm at the City Ground.
January 17, 2026 3:57 pm
Good afternoon!
Ben Fleming
Hello and welcome to Metro’s live coverage of this evening’s Premier League clash between Nottingham Forest and Arsenal.
Stay with us for all the bulld-up, team news and match updates from the City Ground.
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