أرسنال‘s new recruits were in sparkling form as the Gunners thumped نوتنغهام فورست 3-0 at Emirates Stadium, emphatically recovering from their defeat to ليفربول before the international break.
Man of the match Noni Madueke was electric in place of the injured Bukayo Saka, while Martin Zubimendi scored twice – including a stunning volley to open the scoring in the first half. The goal was no more than Arsenal deserved at that point in the contest and things got even better straight after the restart, with Victor Gyokeres doubling the lead after just 46 seconds when he turned home Eberechi Eze’s excellent ball in.
Zubimendi’s header, from substitute Leandro Trossard’s cross, made it 3-0 with 11 minutes to go and rounded off a hugely promising afternoon for Mikel Arteta, who will have been delighted with the impact made by his summer arrivals. It was a tough welcome back to the الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز for Ange Postecoglou, however, who clearly has a big job on his hands to turn things around at Forest.
BALLGM rates Arsenal’s players from Emirates Stadium…
Arsenal’s new recruits were in sparkling form as the Gunners thumped Nottingham Forest 3-0 at Emirates Stadium, emphatically recovering from their defeat to Liverpool before the international break.
Man of the match Noni Madueke was electric in place of the injured Bukayo Saka, while Martin Zubimendi scored twice – including a stunning volley to open the scoring in the first half. The goal was no more than Arsenal deserved at that point in the contest and things got even better straight after the restart, with Victor Gyokeres doubling the lead after just 46 seconds when he turned home Eberechi Eze’s excellent ball in.
Zubimendi’s header, from substitute Leandro Trossard’s cross, made it 3-0 with 11 minutes to go and rounded off a hugely promising afternoon for Mikel Arteta, who will have been delighted with the impact made by his summer arrivals. It was a tough welcome back to the Premier League for Ange Postecoglou, however, who clearly has a big job on his hands to turn things around at Forest.
بالجم rates Arsenal’s players from Emirates Stadium…
David Raya (8/10):
Barely called into action but made one superb save when he just got his fingertips to a Chris Wood effort and pushed it onto the bar.
Jurrien Timber (7/10):
Solid as always. Had a chance early in the first half which he headed over.
Cristhian Mosquera (8/10):
Continues to look a fine addition. The fact Arsenal did not look like they missed William Saliba at all is the biggest compliment you can give the summer signing from فالنسيا.
غابرييل Magalhaes (7/10):
Missed a great chance from a corner early on. Other than that, he looked in complete control.
Riccardo Calafiori (8/10):
Another fine showing from the Italian, who has had an excellent start to the season. Started the move that led to Gyokeres’ goal with a fine pass for Eze.
Martin Zubimendi (9/10):
What a goal to open the scoring. Yes it took a slight deflection, but the strike and technique were sensational. Great strike and he added a second after the interval with a smart header. Fine display.
Mikel Merino (8/10):
No surprise that he looked full of confidence after his heroics for إسبانيا. Some lovely flicks and link-up play. Saw one good early chance saved.
Martin Odegaard (N/A):
Forced off early with a shoulder injury for the second home game in succession. So unlucky.
Noni Madueke (9/10):
Such a bright spark. Caused Forest problems every time he got the ball. Excellent performance and got a deserved standing ovation from the crowd. Electric.
Victor Gyokeres (7/10):
Didn’t really get a sniff of a chance before the break, but produced the perfect run and finish to make it 2-0 straight after the interval. Almost scored again when he smashed one against the post.
Eberechi Eze (8/10):
Struggled to get into the game in the first half as almost every Arsenal attack went down the right, but came alive in the second. Lovely assist for Gyokeres’ goal.
Ethan Nwaneri (7/10):
Replaced the injured Odegaard early on. Got into the game straight away, showed some لطيف - جيد touches.
Declan Rice (6/10):
Inches away from making it 3-0 but he couldn’t quite connect with Timber’s cross.
Myles Lewis-Skelly (6/10):
Replaced Calafiori soon after he’d been booked. Slotted in well.
Leandro Trossard (7/10):
Set up Zubimendi’s second as soon as he got on the pitch with a fantastic ball in.
Gabriel Martinelli (6/10):
Replaced the electric Madueke but couldn’t really get into the game.
Mikel Arteta (8/10):
He will be delighted. Started Eze and Merino and both produced. He has an embarrassment of riches to play with this season and is already showing promising signs of using his squad more.
