Arsenal 3-0 Nottingham Forest: Player Ratings as Saka and Odegaard steal the show in a dominant win for the Gunners

Arsenal hosted Nottingham Forest at the Emirates Stadium in the Premier League on November 23 and secured a comfortable 3-0 win against their rivals.

The Gunners made a flying start to the contest courtesy of two of their best players. Captain Martin Odegaard set up Bukayo Saka for 1-0 after just 15 minutes on the clock. Despite dominating possession for the rest of the first period, Arsenal were unable to extend their lead as Nottingham Forest looked hapless.

Substitute Thomas Partey made it 2-0 to the hosts just seven minutes after the restart with a thumping strike. Another substitute Ethan Nwaneri then put the icing on the cake to make it 3-0 in the 86^th minute as Arsenal secured a handsome win.

On that note, let’s take a look at the player ratings.

Arsenal Player Ratings vs Nottingham Forest

Goalkeeper

David Raya – 7/10

Raya had no saves to make for Arsenal but did play three long balls.

Defenders

Jurrien Timber – 7/10

Timber played for 88 minutes and had a good game as he won three duels and played two key passes.

William Saliba – 7.5/10

Saliba won four of his duels in defence, making three clearances and one block.

Gabriel Magalhaes – 7.5/10

Gabriel was also solid for Arsenal as he won four duels, making two clearances and one tackle.

Riccardo Calafiori – 7/10

Calafiori marked his return from an MCL injury with a solid performance for the Gunners at left back.

Midfielders

Martin Odegaard – 8.5/10

Odegaard passed the ball with 90% accuracy, including six key passes, of which one was an assist for Arsenal’s first goal. He also won four duels and made one clearance.

Jorginho – 6.5/10

Jorginho played for the first half and had a slow game and was also booked.

Mikel Merino – 7/10

Merino had a decent game in midfield for his team as he won six duels and made two interceptions.

Forwards

Bukayo Saka – 9/10

Saka attempted six shots and scored one goal with his two shots on target. He also played four key passes, of which one was an assist. Saka also won four duels.

Gabriel Jesus – 6.5/10

Jesus started the match for the hosts but could not make an impact up front.

Leandro Trossard – 6.5/10

Trossard, too, had an uneventful game for Arsenal on the left flank and failed to make an impact.

Substitutes

Thomas Partey – 7.5/10

Partey put in a great cameo as he came off the bench and scored a thumping strike. He also won four duels.

Oleksandr Zinchenko – 6.5/10

Zinchenko replaced Calafiori and put in a decent performance.

Ethan Nwaneri – 8/10

Nwaneri lit up the pitch after coming on and scored a great goal.

Raheem Sterling – 7/10

He provided an assist for Nwaneri’s goal.

Jakub Kiwior – N/A

He played less than 10 minutes and hence does not warrant a rating.

Manager

Mikel Arteta – 8/10

Mikel Arteta brought back Arsenal’s fluid play as they secured a dominant home win.

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Nottingham Forest Player Ratings vs Arsenal

Goalkeeper

Matz Sels – 6/10

Sels had a poor game as he let in three goals for Nottingham Forest.

Defenders

Ola Aina – 6.5/10

Aina played the entire 90 minutes and won three duels and was shown a yellow card.

Nikola Milenkovic – 7/10

Milenkovic had a good game in defence as he made one clearance off the line and won three duels.

Murillo – 7/10

Murillo had a good game in defence for Nottingham Forest.

Alex Moreno – 6/10

Moreno put in a below par performance for his team on the left side of defence.

Midfielders

James Ward-Prowse – 6.5/10

Ward-Prowse played the entire 90 minutes but could not make an impact.

Ryan Yates – 6.5/10

The Nottingham Forest skipper had a decent game but was also booked for a foul.

Nicolas Dominguez – 7/10

Dominguez passed the ball with 85% accuracy and won five duels, making four clearances and three interceptions as well.

Forwards

Anthony Elanga – 6/10

Elanga had a poor game on the right flank and was subbed off at the half-time interval.

Taiwo Awoniyi – 6/10

He started the game up front but could not trouble Arsenal’s defence in a subpar performance.

Callum Hudson-Odoi – 6.5/10

Hudson-Odoi was nullified by the hosts’ defenders in a subpar outing.

Substitutes

Jota Silva – 6.5/10

He replaced Elanga and played well for his team.

Ramon Sosa – 6.5/10

He replaced Dominguez and had a good game.

Chris Wood – 6.5/10

He replaced Awoniyi and played well.

Neco Williams – 6/10

He replaced Moreno and could not make an impact.

Manager

Nuno Espirito Santo – 6.5/10

Santo’s Nottingham Forest were well and truly beaten in this match.

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