Arsenal take on the visitors Nottingham in the round 12 match of English Premier League. The match will be played on Saturday, November 23rd at Emirates Stadium (London).
In November, Arsenal resembled a boxer wobbling after a series of punches but managing to hold on until the bell. The month started well for the Gunners, with strong performances in the Champions League and consistent results in the Premier League, where they only dropped points when playing with ten men. Notably, they nearly snatched a victory at Manchester City, only to concede late from a set piece. However, the last international break seemed to disrupt their rhythm. Losing captain Martin Ødegaard due to injury coincided with a visible dip in form. A narrow win against Shakhtar Donetsk—courtesy of Riznyk’s own goal—was followed by a disappointing loss to Inter in Europe. Domestically, they suffered a shocking defeat to Bournemouth after another red card and managed only a draw against Chelsea before falling to Newcastle 0-1. With several key players in the treatment room, Mikel Arteta’s ability to stabilize his squad will be tested.
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Nottingham Forest has long been a historical giant, though their Premier League absence until recently marked a difficult period. Under Steve Cooper in 2022, they finally earned promotion. But Premier League life has been a battle, compounded by financial fair play penalties that affected their 2023/2024 campaign. Fortunately, Nuno Espírito Santo’s leadership since his appointment last year has brought stability, helping Forest avoid relegation last season. This year, Forest is off to an impressive start. With five wins and only two defeats in 11 games, they’ve positioned themselves in the top half of the table. Remarkably, they enter this fixture with the same 19 points as Arsenal, highlighting their improvement and consistency.
Forest often proves to be a thorn in Arsenal's side. However, last season the Gunners managed to edge past them with two 2-1 victories. While Arsenal should aim to show they’ve left their struggles behind, Nottingham Forest’s current form suggests they won’t go down easily. Forest’s defense has been disciplined, and they’ve proven adept at disrupting bigger teams’ momentum. Arsenal’s current injury concerns and fatigue from international fixtures could lead to a sluggish start, particularly against a Forest side that thrives on counter-attacks. Players like Taiwo Awoniyi and Morgan Gibbs-White have been pivotal for Forest, combining physicality with creativity. Arsenal might edge the game, but a narrow scoreline such as 2-1 or 1-0 seems likely. For an alternative bet, consider Under 3.0 Goals in the match, as both teams may play cautiously.
Prediction for the match: Nottingham Forest with a +1.5 handicap.
