Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(86) 60 Goals 24 (49)
(62) 43 Assists 15 (43)
(6.7) 7 Average Ratings 6.6 (6.5)
25 Average Age 27.1
185.2 Average Height (cm) 186.5
(1.1) 1.4 Shots pg 0.8 (0.8)
(50%) 51% Aerial Duel Success 54% (51%)
(0.6) 0.5 Dribbles pg 0.5 (0.6)
(1.3) 1 Tackles pg 1.3 (1.5)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Premier League.

Missing Players

Arsenal
Nottingham Forest
Player Reason Status Rating
Gabriel Jesus Out 6.89
Oleksandr Zinchenko Out 6.81
Albert Sambi Lokonga Out N/A
Reiss Nelson Doubtful 6.19
Folarin Balogun Doubtful N/A
Jorginho Doubtful 6.41
Player Reason Status Rating
Wayne Hennessey Out N/A
Omar Richards Out N/A
Moussa Niakhaté Out 6.36
Taiwo Awoniyi Out 6.58
Felipe Doubtful 6.32

Team News

Arsenal
Nottingham Forest
  • Arsenal are without Gabriel Jesus and Oleksandr Zinchenko for the start of the season, but both are expected back within the next month or so.
  • Albert Sambi Lokonga, Reiss Nelson and Folarin Balogun are also expected to miss out, along with Jorginho who is a doubt.
  • Declan Rice, Jurrien Timber and Kai Havertz all started at Wembley on Sunday and should do so again here.
  • Matt Turner could start against his former team just days after signing for Forest.
  • Steve Cooper's side had a poor pre season results wise, but after beating Arsenal in their final home game last season, they'll want to put on a similar performance to that one here.
  • They are without five players, including the scorer that day Taiwo Awoniyi, who are ruled out through their various injury concerns. Felipe could feature in defence but that would be a risk.

Prediction

  • Arsenal will be keen to build upon last season's second-placed finish and have made some key acquisitions in the summer window. Sunday's Community Shield win over Manchester City sets them up well for the start of the campaign.
  • Nottingham Forest beat the drop by four points and will look to avoid the dreaded second-season syndrome. Steve Cooper's side have lost their last two visits to Arsenal, losing both 5-0.
  • With home advantage, Arsenal should make light work of Forest on Saturday.
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