Zubimendi Shines as Arsenal's New Signings Dominate Forest in Arteta’s Tactical Masterclass

Arsenal produced a comprehensive 3-0 win against Nottingham Forest, highlighting the talent of their summer acquisitions and asserting their title credentials in the Premier League. Martin Zubimendi, asserting himself in red and white for the first time, netted a breathtaking brace—his inaugural top-flight one. His first goal, a powerful volley from the brink of the box, gave way to an authoritative afternoon at the Emirates.

Despite losing captain Martin Odegaard early on to injury, Arsenal's depth from the bench was the separator. Eberechi Eze and Viktor Gyokeres combined for the second goal moments into the second period, Eze's pinpoint cross finding Gyokeres for a ruthless finish. Zubimendi drove the nail in the coffin with a classy header to wrap it up, completing a Man of the Match-winning performance.

Noni Madueke, a summer signing, buzzed the right touchline with relentless runs and creativity, on par with Bukayo Saka's influence. His attacking instinct and penalty box high touch also served to highlight Arsenal's tactical upgrade under Mikel Arteta.

Forest, with new manager Ange Postecoglou, found it hard to stem the tide of Arsenal's flowing attack and was stung by the loss of influential defender Murillo. The defeat is Postecoglou's fourth in five meetings with Arteta.

With this win, Arsenal leapfrog Liverpool back into the league lead. Their next challenge is in Spain against Athletic Bilbao in the Champions League, before another massive match against Manchester City.