“Mikel Arteta Highlights Two Key Nottingham Forest Strengths Despite Arsenal’s 3-0 Triumph”

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta shared his thoughts on Nuno Espirito Santo’s Nottingham Forest following the Gunners’ dominant 3-0 victory on Saturday. Goals from Bukayo Saka, Thomas Partey, and rising star Ethan Nwaneri sealed the win, but Arteta was quick to recognize Forest’s standout qualities, showing respect for their resilience and approach despite the scoreline.

“Arteta Praises Forest’s Fight as Arsenal End Their Unbeaten Away Streak”

Arsenal ended Nottingham Forest’s unbeaten away run with a commanding 3-0 victory at the Emirates, but Mikel Arteta admitted his side had to dig deep to secure the win.

Forest, one of just two Premier League teams undefeated on the road this season, arrived with confidence but were eventually undone by goals from Bukayo Saka, Thomas Partey, and Ethan Nwaneri. While the scoreline suggests a comfortable win, Arteta was quick to acknowledge the challenges posed by Nuno Espirito Santo’s team.

“They made us work for it,” Arteta said, highlighting Forest’s quality on the ball and their relentless off-the-ball running as key traits. Despite Arsenal’s dominance, the Gunners had to weather Forest’s resilience before finding their rhythm in the second half.

This was Arsenal’s first Premier League win by a three-goal margin this season, signaling a step forward in their home form, though Arteta was clear about the respect he has for Forest’s performance.

“Arteta Hails Nottingham Forest’s Quality Despite Arsenal Ending Their Unbeaten Away Run”Arsenal handed Nottingham Forest their first away defeat of the season with a 3-0 victory at the Emirates, but Mikel Arteta was full of praise for the visitors despite the result.

“Obviously at 1-0 something else can happen and we missed some big, big opportunities,” Arteta said after the match. “Unfortunately we weren’t in that [comfortable] position earlier, but credit to Forest, they are a really good side.”

The Spaniard highlighted Forest’s relentless running and ability to create threats both on and off the ball as reasons for their strong away form this season. “They’re a constant threat every time they have the ball, even when you have the ball, they are running,” Arteta explained. “That’s why they’d not lost a game away from home this season, and we are the first team to beat them. That’s for a reason because we were really good.”

The defeat drops Forest to seventh in the Premier League table, with the potential to slip further if Newcastle secure a win over West Ham on Monday night. Despite the setback, Nuno Espirito Santo’s side continues to demonstrate their resilience in a highly competitive league.