Arsenal – Nottingham Forest

Arsenal enter the clash as league leaders, having amassed 12 points from four flawless victories and an impressive 8‑1 goal difference. Their opponents, Nottingham Forest, sit twelfth with five points after one win, two draws and a single loss, matching Arsenal’s goal tally but conceding twice as many. The Gunners will look to extend their perfect run at home, while Forest will need to tighten up at the back to avoid slipping further down the table. Historically, the two sides have split their recent meetings, so a decisive result could see Arsenal cement their dominance and Forest fight to climb back into the mid‑table scramble.