Mikel Arteta has given home debuts to Ebere Eze and Cristhian Mosquera in today’s Premier League fixture against Nottingham Forest.
The manager has made three adjustments to the team that fell 1-0 to Liverpool 13 days ago, with the two summer recruits earning starting spots after catching the eye as substitutes at Anfield.
William Saliba remains sidelined with the injury he picked up in that match, while Gabriel Martinelli moves to the bench.
Elsewhere, captain Martin Ødegaard returns to the midfield, with Declan Rice among the substitutes, joined by Ben White—back from injury—and deadline day signing Piero Hincapie.
In goal, David Raya celebrates his 100th appearance for the club, becoming the 20th goalkeeper in our history to reach the milestone.
New Forest manager Ange Postecoglou has made just one alteration to the lineup that suffered a 3-0 defeat against West Ham United.
Match Line-Ups
Arsenal: David Raya takes his place in goal, shielded by a backline of Jurrien Timber, Cristhian Mosquera, Gabriel, and Riccardo Calafiori. The midfield trio features Mikel Merino, Martin Zubimendi, and captain Martin Ødegaard, bringing both stability and creativity to the center of the pitch. Noni Madueke and Ebere Eze line up out wide to provide attacking spark, with Viktor Gyökeres leading the line up front.
Substitutes: Arrizabalaga, White, Lewis-Skelly, Hincapié, Rice, Nwaneri, Dowman, Martinelli, Trossard.
Nottingham Forest: Matz Sels starts between the posts, supported by a defensive unit of Morato, Murillo, Milenkovic, and Neco Williams. Ibrahim Sangaré anchors the midfield alongside Anderson, while Callum Hudson-Odoi and Dan Ndoye provide width. Morgan Gibbs-White plays in the creative role behind target man Chris Wood.
Substitutes: Victor, Savona, Boly, Luiz, Yates, McAtee, Hutchinson, Bakwa, Kalimuendo.
