Arsenal delivered a commanding display against Nottingham Forest, with Martin Zubimendi the hero, scoring both a spectacular volley and a soaring header in a 3–0 win that put them firmly in the mix for the Premier League title.
The game opened up on 32 minutes, when Zubimendi’s fierce volley from the edge of the box, helped by a deflection, left Forest keeper Matz Sels with no chance.
Moments after half-time, Viktor Gyokeres doubled the lead, tapping home a precise cross from Eberechi Eze. Zubimendi capped the night with a graceful header in the 79th to cap off a classy performance.
Forest struggled to establish any offensive rhythm. Their backline, already weakened by a pre-match managerial change, suffered early heartbreak as key defender Murillo went down injured midway through the first half.
Mikel Arteta’s Players’ mentality dominated possession throughout and piled on the pressure, with 11 shots to Forest’s 3 by full-time, highlighting their control and intent.
The Gunners now turn their attention to their crucial Champions League match away from home against Athletic Bilbao on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Postecoglou’s side must regroup quickly under new leadership to steady their ship.
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