Arsenal beat Nottingham Forest 3-0 at the Emirates Stadium on September 13, 2025. Martin Zubimendi scored his first two goals for the club while Viktor Gyökeres added his third of the season. From the start, Arsenal controlled play. Forest struggled to build momentum and rarely threatened Arsenal’s goal.
First Half: Zubimendi Opens the Scoring
Approximately 32 minutes into the match, Zubimendi unleashed a stunning volley from the edge of the box that found the top corner. The goal came after Noni Madueke’s corner was only half cleared. Shortly before halftime, captain Martin Ødegaard limped off due to shoulder trouble, forcing an early substitution.
Second Half: Arsenal Extend Lead Quickly
The second half barely started when Arsenal doubled their lead. Eberechi Eze, on his first Premier League start, drifted past Forest’s defense and laid the ball for Gyökeres, who finished emphatically. Forest then pushed forward. Chris Wood nearly scored before David Raya made a superb save to keep the clean sheet.
Zubimendi Seals It with a Brace
With 11 minutes left, Arsenal wrapped up the win. Leandro Trossard’s cross from a set-piece found Zubimendi’s head. He nodded it home to complete his brace. Forest’s new manager Ange Postecoglou saw his first game in charge end in disappointment, but Arsenal proved once more why they are title contenders.
Impacts and Takeaways
Despite injuries to key players like Ødegaard, Bukayo Saka, and Saliba, Arsenal displayed strong depth. The team’s new signings, including Eze and Madueke, stepped up. And Zubimendi’s brace adds a new dimension to Arsenal’s midfield threat. Meanwhile, Forest must regroup quickly or they risk falling further behind in the table.
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