Getting the machine back up and running was the Gunners’ objective this Sunday, after two poor performances (draw at Southampton in the league followed by a logical 0-2 defeat in Eindhoven against PSV in the Europa League on Thursday) having slowed the start. hot season of the formation of Mikel Arteta. It’s done after Arsenal’s victory, with style, against Nottingham Forest (5-0) on behalf of the 14th day of the Premier League. With their typical XI, the Londoners found a smile after a controlled game from start to finish at the Emirates Stadium. Arsenal started this meeting on foot and thus made things easier.
On a center dropped by Saka, Martinelli appeared at the near post and outstripped McKenna to deceive Henderson with a fine header (5th). The opportunity for the Gunners to pay tribute to Pablo Mari, loaned to Monza and attacked with a knife in Italy. If Jesus (7th, 36th) did not manage to make the break in the first period and Lodi deprived Martinelli of the double by repelling his attempt on the line (20th), one of the highlights of this first act will remain the exit on injury of Saka. Probably hit in the foot after a twist during a dribble (16th), the Englishman was forced to give way to Nelson (28th).
Nelson stands out, Partey does it again: Arsenal did not force his talent
Little dangerous during the first 45 minutes, like Freuler (8th) and Lingard (32nd), authors of harmless attempts, the Reds also failed to take advantage of the few absences of the defense of the Canonniers. What they may regret, because, on returning from the locker room, the locals folded the match in the space of three minutes. The incoming Nelson offered himself an express double. First scorer in two stages after having the defenders of Forest dance in the area (49th), the winger on loan to Feyenoord last year then cut off an offering from Jesus at the near post (52nd).
To make matters worse, Partey, with a real cannon shot similar to that fired during the North London derby against Tottenham, increased the score five minutes later (57th). What definitely put the morale in the socks of the Premier League red lantern. Not to mention that Odegaard, on a discount from his Brazilian n°9, completed the ride of his people with a heavy strike (78th). Steve Cooper can thank his goalkeeper, Henderson, who prevented Jesus from participating in the party (59th, 67th).
Thanks to its 10th success in 12 games, Arsenal regains the throne of leader of the English championship ahead of Manchester City before going to challenge Chelsea next Sunday (1 p.m.). Nottingham Forest do not confirm their great victory against Liverpool last weekend and remain last in the standings. The logic will have finally been respected between the two extremes at the Emirates. The machine will not have remained jammed for long.
