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Viktor Gyokeres and Myles Lewis-Skelly predicted to start for Arsenal against Nottingham Forest in the Premier League clash against Nottingham Forest
Arsenal take on Nottingham Forest in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon looking to maintain their lead at the top of the table. Following wins in both cup competitions, Mikel Arteta’s side return to league action buoyed by the momentum of scoring seven goals in two games.
The Gunners might be playing later in the day than their title rivals Manchester City, who are taking on their city rivals at Old Trafford, but they know they need only to focus on themselves. Arteta stressed the point in his pre-match press conference.
He also spoke of the challenge Sean Dyche and the City Ground pose. It is an arena and a manager that have caused him and Arsenal many problems down the years.
Here is how football.london predicts the Gunners to set up this evening:
David Raya
Kepa Arrizabalaga was in for the last two cup games and conceded three times, so David Raya returns for this league affair and will hope to restart another clean sheet run.
Jurrien Timber
Back to right-back having covered the opposite flank against Chelsea and the Dutchman revives his partnership with his usual right wing partner.
William Saliba
The Frenchman, after signing his new deal earlier in the season, is enjoying such a great campaign and since returning from injury has continued to prove his importance.
Gabriel Magalhaes
Another player who has proven his importance with his attendance and absence at different points of the season and for set-pieces and corners Gabriel will be a big threat.
Myles Lewis-Skelly
With several left-back options missing due to injury, there are perhaps only a few more chances before they return for Lewis-Skelly to showcase he can respond to the difficult displays of the season so far.
Martin Zubimendi
A man-of-the-match performance at Chelsea and a great goal have seen the Spanish midfielder once again rise above the rest and, in return, have seen plenty of plaudits.
Declan Rice
It was great for Mikel Arteta to be able to take off Declan Rice in the second half against Chelsea with the return of Kai Havertz and just have the option to give him some respite before the weekend.
Martin Odegaard
Had a very quiet performance against Chelsea but away from home the Norwegian, in the games that possession is dominated, as it should be here, is an invaluable member of the side.
Bukayo Saka
The gauntlet has been laid down to the Arsenal talisman to step up and increase his goal contribution output in the second half of this season.
Viktor Gyokeres
Likely his best game of the season was at Chelsea so now with some form under his belt, can the Swede turn it into a run of good games and, most importantly, goals?
Leandro Trossard
A quieter game in west London, but with Gabriel Martinelli appearing to be the second choice left winger for now, the Belgian looks set to start on the left.
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