Steve Cooper is shouting orders from the touchline as he looks to guide his side through to half-time.

That's very late from Eddie Nketiah, who slides in and wipes out Brice Samba's standing leg as the Forest goalkeeper clears the ball. As clear a free-kick as you'll ever see.

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Michael Brown
Former Leeds midfielder on BBC Radio 5 Live

It's been interesting but not with opportunities in front of goal. I think Forest will be delighted against an Arsenal side that have not tested them out. The longer it goes on, confidence will build for Forest.

Five minutes to go until half-time and Arsenal are yet to land a shot on target.

So far, so good for the hosts.

Gabriel Martinelli plays the ball inside to Kieran Tierney, who tees up Rob Holding on the edge of the box but his shot is well blocked. Tierney already having a positive influence on Arsenal's left side.

Michael Brown
Former Leeds midfielder on BBC Radio 5 Live

Arteta knows what he wants from his players, and Tavares has been a bit sloppy.

Kieran Tierney crosses for Bukayo Saka inside the penalty area but it's at an awkward height and Saka just can't quite get the ball under control.

Almost a super sub.

John Murray
BBC Football Correspondent on Radio 5 live

There's a little strop going on here from Nuno Tavares. As he came off he threw his gloves down. He's not very happy. Arteta has still not looked at him.

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A problem for Bukayo Saka, but he's back up and walking following a challenge by Philip Zinckernagel, who earns himself a booking.

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Nuno Tavares off, Kieran Tierney on after just 34 minutes.

Tavares is NOT happy.

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Cool as you like. Goalkeeper Brice Samba catches the corner at his back post using just one hand, under no pressure.

Better from Arsenal. Sambi Lokonga takes aim and his shot is deflected wide for a corner. Nothing comes of the initial set-piece, but the Gunners will have another chance...

Michael Brown
Former Leeds midfielder on BBC Radio 5 Live

Its better from Arsenal, there's more intent. Saka can be really dangerous down the right side with that left foot of his.

James Garner heads clear for Forest and then exchanges a one-two to bring his side up the pitch.

Half an hour gone and it looks like Kieran Tierney is warming up for Arsenal...

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Eddie Nketiah cuts in and whips a left-footed shot just wide of the near post. It takes a deflection and it'll be a corner kick to Arsenal.

Cedric Soares plays it safe and sends the ball out for a corner to Forest.

Arsenal are first to it and launch a counter, but the hosts get back so quickly to slow the Gunners down.

Ouch. Let's not see that one again. Rob Holding, leaning back, slices an ambitious attempt out to the corner flag, much to the amusement of the Forest fans.

It's all very pedestrian from Arsenal, but Bukayo Saka sparks the Gunners into life as he cuts inside from the right. He tees up Martin Odegaard on the edge of the penalty area but the Norwegian is quickly closed down.