Arsenal are expected to have a difficult match against Nottingham - Photo: REUTERS
Arsenal FC will meet Nottingham at 6:30 p.m. today (September 13) in round 4 of the Premier League.
Arsenal are set to face a tough test after their September FIFA Days break, with another humiliating result against Nottingham on the line. The Gunners also suffered a 1-0 defeat to Liverpool in Round 3.
Right before the match, Arsenal is facing a serious personnel crisis. Accordingly, coach Mikel Arteta will not have the services of a series of key players due to injuries.
Two of the most important names, Bukayo Saka and William Saliba, are both sidelined, while the injury list also includes notable names like Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz, leaving Arsenal's attacking options vulnerable.
Losing key players could make it difficult for them to maintain a good form against a tough opponent like Nottingham.
On the opposite side, Nottingham Forest travel to the Emirates Stadium with one change on the bench.
Coach Nuno Santo was fired and the person chosen to replace him is Mr. Ange Postecoglou, the strategist who just helped Tottenham win the Europa League in the 2024-2025 season.
The appearance of a new coach often creates a "change of general" effect, giving players more motivation to show themselves.
Postecoglou's attacking philosophy is in stark contrast to his predecessor's defensive style. However, this change could bring a breath of fresh air and create an element of surprise.
However, bookies still rate Arsenal highly when giving a handicap of 1.25 goals for the whole match and half a goal in the first half. Meanwhile, the over/under for the whole match is 2.75 goals (first half is 1.25 goals).
Recent head-to-head history also favors Arsenal as they have won 3, drawn 1 and lost 1.
Currently on the rankings after 3 rounds, Nottingham is also 2 points behind its opponent (4 compared to 6).
However, with the attack having problems and the defense weakened by injuries, Arsenal may be held back by a Nottingham team that has just "changed generals".
Expected lineup:
Arsenal: Raya; Timber, Mosquera, Gabriel, Calafiori; Odegaard, Zubimendi, Rice; Eze, Gyokeres, Madueke.
Nottingham Forest: Sels; Aina, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams; Sangare, Anderson; Ndoye, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi; Wood.
Prediction: Arsenal 1-1 Nottingham.
Source: https://tuoitre.vn/du-doan-ti-so-ngoai-hang-anh-nottingham-khien-arsenal-muoi-mat-20250912234723645.htm
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