Live Updates: Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal – Score, Analysis, Highlights
Nottingham Forest faced Premier League leaders Arsenal at the City Ground on January 17, aiming to pull off an upset. Live coverage of the match could be found on El-Balad, with updates on the score, analysis, and highlights.
Match Details
- Date: January 17
- Kick-off Time: 12:30 PM ET
- Venue: City Ground, Nottingham
- TV Channel: NBC
- Streaming: NBC.com and Peacock
First Half Highlights
The match began with a tense atmosphere, maintaining a scoreless tie at halftime. Forest goalkeeper Matz Sels managed to stop a half-volley from Declan Rice early in the match. Despite Arsenal’s dominance in possession, holding 60% by halftime, they struggled to convert opportunities, leading with only eight shots to Forest’s three.
Key moments included Gabriel Martinelli missing a chance from an acute angle. Nottingham Forest’s defender Murillo saved a goal by deflecting a shot attempt from Viktor Gyokeres during a breakaway.
Tactical Changes
In the 57th minute, Arsenal’s Mikel Arteta made strategic substitutions, bringing in Gabriel Jesus, Bukayo Saka, and Mikel Merino. Leandro Trossard replaced Martinelli at halftime, as Arsenal sought to maintain momentum in the match.
Team Insights
Sean Dyche’s Nottingham Forest had struggled recently, winning only one of their last five league matches. They faced challenges with injuries, notably missing striker Chris Wood. However, the midfield trio of Morgan Gibbs-White, Omari Hutchinson, and Callum Hudson-Odoi showed promise.
On the Arsenal side, several players were unavailable, including Cristhian Mosquera and Max Dowman. The team’s depth allowed Arteta to rotate effectively throughout a busy fixture schedule, raising hopes among fans for a potential quadruple.
Match Prediction
Pre-game forecasts indicated that Arsenal could secure a strong victory based on their recent form. Nottingham Forest was predicted to struggle against the Gunners, with an anticipated final score of Nottingham Forest 1, Arsenal 3.
