The summer investment of Arsenal paid off as the side of Mikel Arteta defeated Nottingham Forest 3-0 at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday. Moreover, the Premier League clash highlighted the quality of new signings of Arsenal while Ange Postecoglou encountered a difficult return to English football with his new club.
Zubimendi and Gyokeres Lead the Charge
Spanish midfielder Martin Zubimendi was recruited from Real Sociedad. Thus, he broke the deadlock with a stunning volley in the 32nd volley. Moreover, his impact continued throughout his match as he later sealed the victory with a well-taken header in the 79th minute.
Meanwhile, Swedish striker Viktor Gyokeres highlighted the clinical finishing Arsenal have long been missing. Just a minute into the second half, he converted a cross from fellow summer recruit Eberechi Eze to make it 2-0. Gyokeres now has three goals in four games, which highlight his value as a true penalty-box predator.
Postecoglou’s Tough Reintroduction
Recently, Ange Postecoglou was appointed as the manager of Nottingham Forest after Nuno Espírito Santo’s departure. However, the result was a harsh welcome back to the Premier League. Moreover, the former Tottenham boss accepted the timing was hard, as players returned from international duty late in the week.
Postecoglou said, “This week was fairly disruptive. It is only understandable that they probably have not got clarity of thought at the moment. But that’s my job to bed things in more than the next few weeks.”
The only real chance of Forest came when the effort of Chris Wood was pushed into the crossbar by the goalkeeper David Raya. Beyond that, Arsenal dominated possession and chances.
Arsenal Strong Start Despite Setbacks
Key players of the winning football club, such as Bukayo Saka and William Saliba, are injured. Moreover, the captain, Martin Odegaard, has an early injury setback. Still, Arsenal maintained control throughout the match.
Declan Rice started on the bench, but the side of Arteta showed strength in depth. Thus, these factors provide much to the delight of their fans throughout the world, including in the UAE, where Premier League viewership is strong.
The team is positioning itself as a serious contender due to three wins from their opening four matches. However, Liverpool is the only team to have beaten them so far. So, the signs of progress are clear for Arteta. Moreover, Gyokeres and Zubimendi settled instantly, and optimism is rising.
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