Overview

• Martin Zubimendi scored a volley on 32 minutes and a late header on 79 to seal his brace, with Viktor Gyökeres adding a goal 45 seconds into the second half from Eberechi Eze's service.
• Noni Madueke tormented Nottingham Forest down the right, with his corners triggering the opener as Arsenal controlled proceedings at the Emirates.
• Martin Ødegaard exited around the 18th minute after landing on his shoulder, and Mikel Arteta later suggested there was no major concern.
• Arsenal coped without William Saliba, Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Jesus, as Cristhian Mosquera impressed in central defense.
• Newly appointed Forest manager Ange Postecoglou lost his first match; elsewhere Newcastle debutant Nick Woltemade headed the winner against Wolves and Aston Villa remained scoreless after drawing 0-0 at Everton.