Confirmed line-ups as Postecoglou takes cost of Forest for first time
Nottingham Forest journey to the Emirates to face Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal within the Premier League and usher in a brand new period below supervisor Ange Postecoglou.
The previous Tottenham boss, who led the north London membership to Europa League glory final season, was appointed as Nuno Espirito Santo’s successor earlier this week after the Portuguese supervisor departed the Metropolis Floor.
Forest’s managerial change adopted a breakdown in relations between Espirito Santo and membership president Evangelos Marinakis, and was reportedly exacerbated by an alleged private rift with ex-Arsenal sporting director and present Forest Head of World Soccer, Edu.
In Postecoglou, Marinakis has turned to a coach with a observe document of silverware, albeit one achieved through a high-risk, attacking philosophy which, given Forest are 11 consecutive league matches with no clear sheet, could do little to ease the staff’s defensive frailties.
In the meantime, the Gunners will likely be eyeing a return to the highest of the desk after struggling a primary defeat of the season in opposition to Liverpool final outing.
Arsenal staff information
Arteta makes three modifications to the facet that fell to defeat in opposition to Liverpool 13 days in the past, handing residence debuts to summer season signings Ebere Eze and Cristhian Mosquera.
The opposite change sees captain Martin Odegaard return in midfield, whereas Declan Rice is called among the many substitutes.
Goalkeeper David Raya will make his a hundredth look for the membership, turning into the twentieth goalkeeper to play a century of video games for the Gunners.
William Saliba stays absent following the harm sustained in opposition to Liverpool, whereas Gabriel Martinelli drops to the bench.
The returning Ben White and deadline day seize Piero Hincapie are additionally on the listing of substitutes.
Beginning XI: Raya, Timber, Mosquera, Gabriel, Calafiori, Merino, Zubimendi, Odegaard, Madueke, Eze, Gyokeres.
Subs: Arrizabalaga, White, Lewis-Skelly, Hincapie, Rice, Nwaneri, Dowman, Martinelli, Trossard.
Nottingham Forest staff information
The brand new boss modifications little or no from Espirito Santo’s last outing as Forest supervisor. The harm sustained to Ola Aina whereas on worldwide responsibility forces Postecoglou into one change, which sees Morato come into defence.
The Brazilian joins a well-known keeper and backline of Matz Sels, Neco Williams, Nikola Milenkovic and Murillo.
After his spectacular performances for Thomas Tuchel’s senior England facet in midweek, Elliot Anderson begins in midfield with Ibrahim Sangare and skipper Morgan Gibbs-White.
Dan Ndoye and Callum Hudson-Odoi present the width for Chris Wooden within the Forest assault.
Beginning XI: Sels, Williams, Milenković, Murillo, Morato, Anderson, Sangaré, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi, Ndoye, Wooden.
Subs: Victor; Douglas Luiz, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, Yates, McAtee, Bakwa, Boly, Savona.
