Mikel Arteta Finalises Four-2-3-1 Starting XI Ahead of Nottingham Forest Clash
Mikel Arteta Confirms Starting Nine for Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest
The Gunners have enjoyed back-to-back Premier League victories since the international break and aim to build on their progress against Nottingham Forest.
Leading up to the encounter, Arteta introduced five adjustments to the starting eleven following their 2-0 Champions League triumph over Lille earlier in the week.
Key alterations appear in the backline where Ben White and Riccardo Calafiori take up the spots previously occupied by Jurrien Timber and Myles Lewis‑Skelly.
Within the final third, three modifications are evident: Martin Odegaard enters as the attacking midfielder, filling in for Mikel Merino.
On the flank, Bukayo Saka is selected over Noni Madueke, while Kai Havertz anchors the attack ahead of Viktor Gyokeres once more.
Confirmed Arsenal line-up (4-2-3-1) vs Nott Forest: Raya; White, Konsa, Gabriel, Calaflori; Guimaraes, Rice; Saka, Odegaard, Eze; Havertz.
