While the true stakes of this season’s Premier League title race won’t be clear until the outcome of Manchester City’s appeal against 114 breaches of financial rules is known, Arsenal have no choice but to focus on catching Enzo Maresca’s pace-setters.
City are expected to overcome Ipswich Town at home on Saturday, meaning the Gunners could be six points behind by the time they kick off against Nottingham Forest on Sunday. They can’t afford any slip-ups.
Arsenal have won just twice in seven visits to City Ground with their last two away matches against Nottingham Forest finishing goalless. Sunday’s encounter could be compelling even if the Premier League champions are favorites.
Here is your complete guide on how to watch today’s Premier League fixture, including kick-off times, broadcast networks and online streaming options.
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Nottingham Forest v Arsenal
Time: 4.30pm BST/11.30am ET
Stadium: City Ground (Nottingham)
How to watch
United States:Stream on Fubo
Canada:Stream on Fubo
United Kingdom: Watch on TNT Sports 1
What to watch for
There’s no doubting Nottingham Forest’s attacking quality. Indeed, Morgan Gibbs-White leads the Premier League in big chances created this season with seven. And yet Forest have yet to score in three home matches ahead of their clash with the division’s most formidable defensive unit.
William Saliba is back in training after a long injury layoff, but he is expected to miss Sunday’s match. Nonetheless, the Gunners are known for their defensive strength, something that has enabled them to win nine of their last 14 league matches by a single goal.
Arsenal have fallen behind in three of their last four Premier League games, coming from behind to win two of them. Forest will pose a threat in quick transition and from set pieces, such is Oliver Glasner’s approach as a coach. The Gunners, however, may have too much quality for their hosts.
Player to watch: Morgan Gibbs-White, Nottingham Forest – If Forest are to stand any chance of an upset, Gibbs-White will surely have to be in top form. The 26-year-old has registered three goal contributions in six league games and could be a problem.