Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest live: Ange Postecoglou takes charge of testing first game against Gunners

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Ange Postecoglou hopes attacking philosophy will restore Nottingham Forest back to ‘rightful place’

Ange Postecoglou is determined to take Nottingham Forest back to “its rightful place” in English football.

Postecoglou sealed a rapid return to the Premier League on Wednesday when he was appointed as Nuno Espirito Santo’s successor at the City Ground – only three months on from being sacked by Tottenham.

Spurs parted company with Postecoglou despite a first trophy in 17 years in May with Europa League success, and with two-time European Cup winners Forest back in a continental competition for the first time in three decades, the 60-year-old is full of excitement about the challenge ahead.

Jamie Braidwood13 September 2025 09:51

Ange Postecoglou feels Nottingham Forest have squad to compete on all fronts

New Nottingham Forest boss Ange Postecoglou believes he has inherited a squad set up for success.

Former Tottenham boss Postecoglou was appointed as Nuno Espirito Santo’s successor on Tuesday and takes charge of his first game on Saturday – a lunchtime return to north London to face Arsenal.

The Australian has arrived at the City Ground just weeks after Forest spent over £150m on building a squad to enable them to compete on four fronts.

Jamie Braidwood13 September 2025 09:31

Mikel Arteta admits Liverpool are ‘strongest for sure’ after summer spending

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta fears title rivals Liverpool have assembled the strongest squad in the Premier League following the acquisition of Alexander Isak.

And when asked how the arrival of Isak at Anfield could shape the title race, Arteta, whose side finished 10 points behind Arne Slot's side last season, said: "They are the strongest for sure.

"They have recruited the two most decisive players that were in Europe in the market (Isak and Wirtz), and they did really well to do that.”

Jamie Braidwood13 September 2025 09:11

Potential line-ups

Arsenal XI: Raya; Timber, Mosquera, Gabriel, Calafiori; Odegaard, Zubimendi, Rice; Madueke, Gyokeres, Eze.

Nottingham Forest XI: Sels; Savona, Murillo, Milenkovic, Williams; Douglas Luiz, Anderson, Gibbs-White; Hutchinson, Wood, Ndoye.

Jamie Braidwood13 September 2025 09:06

What is the Nottingham Forest team news?

Arsenal loanee Oleksandr Zinchenko will also be unable to face his parent club, adding further strain to full-back options.

Jamie Braidwood13 September 2025 09:06

What is the Arsenal team news?

Mikel Arteta’s side have been ravaged by early-season injuries, but a handful of key stars could return for the visit of Forest.

Jamie Braidwood13 September 2025 09:06

When is Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest?

Nottingham Forest’s trip to Arsenal kicks off at 12:30pm BST on Saturday 13 September at the Emirates Stadium in London.

Viewers in the UK will be able to watch the game live on TNT Sports 1 and discovery+, with coverage starting at 11am BST.

Jamie Braidwood13 September 2025 09:05

Good morning

Ange Postecoglou is back in the dugout for his first Premier League match as Nottingham Forest manager as the former Spurs boss returns to North London to face Arsenal.

Postecoglou was announced as Forest’s new manager after a falling out with volatile owner Evangelos Marinakis led to the dismissal of Nuno Espirito Santo at the City Ground.

The Aussie, who was sacked from Spurs just 16 days after guiding them to the Europa League in June, will hope to break his curse against his once-local rivals, having never won in his four previous meetings with the Gunners.

Arsenal will meanwhile look to get back to winning ways after a moment of magic from Dominik Szoboszlai downed them in a bitterly disappointing defeat at champions Liverpool before the international break.

Jamie Braidwood13 September 2025 09:04