Summary

  • Martin Zubimendi volleys brilliant opener as Arsenal lead Forest

  • Ange Postecoglou takes charge of first Forest game

  • Everton host Aston Villa as one of four 15:00 GMT kick-offs

  • West Ham v Tottenham (17:30) & Brentford v Chelsea (20:00) follow

  • Listen to commentaries from Everton, Newcastle and West Ham on this page

  • Watch highlights of all Premier League action from 22:30 BST

  • Get Involved: Comment on this page or via WhatsApp on 03301231826 or text 81111 (UK only, standard message rates apply)

  1. goal

    GOAL Arsenal 1-0 Nottingham Forestpublished at 13:02 BST

    Martin Zubimendi (31 mins)

    Oh my goodness, what a hit!

  2. CLOSE!published at 12:59 BST

    Arsenal 0-0 Nottingham Forest

    Jurrien Timber thinks he should have given Arsenal the lead.

    The Dutchman gets his head to an inswinging near-post corner from Noni Madueke but his effort deflects wide.

  3. Postpublished at 12:57 BST

    Arsenal 0-0 Nottingham Forest

    For all of their attacking talent, Arsenal's only chance of the game so far came for Mikel Merino when the ball fell to him from a free-kick.

    Still plenty of time left, though, obviously.

  4. get involved

    Get Involved - Arsenal have regressedpublished at 12:56 BST

    Comment on this page or via WhatsApp on 03301231826 or text 81111 (UK only, standard message rates apply)

    How have Arsenal regressed so much as an attacking unit over two seasons? Liverpool are there for the taking this year and we have to sit and watch Arsenal show the attacking intent of an overly fed snail. Comfortably the worst side to watch in the league which would have been unthinkable not so long ago.

    Callum

    Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta reacts during the matchImage source, Reuters
  5. Postpublished at 12:56 BST

    Arsenal 0-0 Nottingham Forest

    A few encouraging signs for Forest, who have made it to the 25-minute mark unscathed and are now looking to get their attacking game going.

  6. Madueke causing problems for Forestpublished at 12:52 BST

    Arsenal 0-0 Nottingham Forest

    Alex Howell
    BBC Sport football reporter at the Emirates Stadium

    Madueke is beating Morato every time. The defender is in trouble every time he faces Madueke 1v1.

    Noni Madueke runs with the ball during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Nottingham ForestImage source, Getty Images
  7. Postpublished at 12:51 BST

    Arsenal 0-0 Nottingham Forest

    It's been a decent start for Arsenal, who are penning Forest in just now.

    Ange Postecoglou's side are trying to hit Chris Wood in the channels but it's not sticking to the Kiwi, who has been outmuscled by Gabriel at least twice now.

  8. get involved

    Get Involved - Arsenal's bad luck with injuries goes onpublished at 12:50 BST

    Comment on this page or via WhatsApp on 03301231826 or text 81111 (UK only, standard message rates apply)

    I'm a neutral, but I have to say Arsenal have been really unfortunate with injuries. The recruitment planning has been on point.

    Anon

    Arsenal desperately need to find a better depth option for Martin Odegaard. Ethan Nwaneri isn't close to the level for European challengers nevermind title challengers.

    Zack, Sheffield

    Martin Odegaard of Arsenal holds his shoulder after a challenge during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Nottingham Forest at Emirates Stadium on September 13, 2025 in London, England.Image source, Getty Images
  9. 'Madueke is knocking the ball past Morato'published at 12:49 BST

    Arsenal 0-0 Nottingham Forest

    Danny Gabbidon
    Former Wales defender on BBC Radio 5 Live

    Noni Madueke is knocking the ball past Morato and he does look uncomfortable. From an Arsenal point of view, feed the ball to Madueke and things are going to happen.

  10. Postpublished at 12:48 BST

    Arsenal 0-0 Nottingham Forest

    Alex Howell
    BBC Sport football reporter at the Emirates Stadium

    Odegaard, who had been down and recieved treatment is being replaced by Nwaneri.

    He had previously had a shoulder problem and fell awakwardly in a challenge on the edge of the area.

    It is still early in the season but Arsenal have injury worries around Odegaard, Havertz, Saliba and Jesus who has been out for a while.

  11. Odegaard off, Nwaneri onpublished at 12:48 BST

    Arsenal 0-0 Nottingham Forest

    Martin Odegaard has his head in his hands. The Norwegian tried to play on after that hit on his shoulder a few minutes ago but he didn't look right.

    The midfielder signals to the bench that he needs to come off and teenager Ethan Nwaneri comes on in his place.

    Will Eze now move centrally?

    Arsenal's Martin Odegaard looks dejected after being substituted due to injuryImage source, Reuters
  12. Postpublished at 12:46 BST

    Arsenal 0-0 Nottingham Forest

    Eberechi Eze has the home fans on their feet by skipping past Forest right-back Neco Williams like he wasn't there.

  13. Postpublished at 12:44 BST

    Arsenal 0-0 Nottingham Forest

    What a week Elliot Anderson had with England. The midfielder shone on his Three Lions debut against Andorra and put in another fine display against Serbia.

    He just picked the ball up in his own half and zipped a beautiful pass between to the lines to Morgan Gibbs-White.

    So, so good.

  14. 'The style change will be gradual'published at 12:41 BST

    Arsenal 0-0 Nottingham Forest

    Andy Reid
    Former Nottingham Forest midfielder on BBC Radio 5 Live

    What you'll find is a gradual transition [from Nottingham Forest]. To go from one style to a completely different one overnight is really difficult.

    Getting into habits and training routines is key to it.

    There has been a slight kind of change in the recruitment in the summer. It has come away from the counter-attack style.

  15. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 12:41 BST

    Comment on this page or via WhatsApp on 03301231826 or text 81111 (UK only, standard message rates apply)

    As a Spurs fan, I enjoyed Ange’s style of football, but I don’t think it is the most effective. Forest could be in trouble by Christmas!

    Jack, London

    Nottingham Forest head coach Ange Postecoglou during the Premier League match at the Emirates Stadium, London.Image source, PA Media
  16. 'What a save from Sels'published at 12:40 BST

    Arsenal 0-0 Nottingham Forest

    Danny Gabbidon
    Former Wales defender on BBC Radio 5 Live

    What a save from Matz Sels. Mikel Merino gets on to it and he's looking to lift it over the goalkeeper, but Sels makes himself big.

  17. Merino's big chancepublished at 12:39 BST

    Arsenal 0-0 Nottingham Forest

    Alex Howell
    BBC Sport football reporter at the Emirates Stadium

    Merino scored a hat-trick for Spain against Turkey during the international break and had a chance to score early on there.

    It's a very good save from Sels but he should do better from that position.

  18. Concern for Odegaardpublished at 12:39 BST

    Arsenal 0-0 Nottingham Forest

    Big concern for Arsenal skipper Martin Odegaard, here.

    The Norwegian took an awkward tumble and fell directly on his shoulder.

    After a few minutes down, the playmaker gets to his feet but his moving gingerly.

    Martin Odegaard of Arsenal goes down with an injury during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Nottingham Forest at Emirates Stadium on September 13, 2025 in London, England.Image source, Getty Images
  19. CLOSE!published at 12:38 BST

    Arsenal 0-0 Nottingham Forest

    First big chance of the afternoon falls to Mikel Merino but he sees his effort from close range saved by Matz Sels after the ball drops fortuitously to him from a free-kick.

    The Spaniard - who scored four times for his country during the international break - should have opened the scoring there.

    Nottingham Forest's Belgian goalkeeper #26 Matz Sels saves a shot from Arsenal's Spanish midfielder #23 Mikel MerinoImage source, Getty Images
  20. 'Forest are pressing higher'published at 12:35 BST

    Arsenal 0-0 Nottingham Forest

    Danny Gabbidon
    Former Wales defender on BBC Radio 5 Live

    Looking at Forest and out of possession they're certainly looking to press higher.

    Nottingham Forest's Nikola Milenkovic in action with Arsenal's Viktor GyokeresImage source, Reuters