Overview

• Noni Madueke dominated in the 3-0 win over Nottingham Forest, leading the match in dribbles, chances created and duels, and winning the corner before Martin Zubimendi’s opener despite having no official goal or assist yet.
• Tim Howard said Chelsea "got that one wrong" by selling Madueke, Gary Neville praised the winger’s impact for Arsenal and England, and Enzo Maresca maintained the player chose to leave Chelsea.
• With Saka nearing fitness after a hamstring issue, Football Insider reports he could miss the next two games, and views differ on selection as Darren Bent insists Saka should start while Chris Sutton says Arsenal are no longer as dependent on him.
• A fan petition that opposed Madueke’s signing has been widely mocked, with Ray Parlour calling it "disgraceful" and urging the winger to sharpen his end product to reach the "real deal" level.
• Arsenal’s deeper attack was evident against Forest as summer recruits Eberechi Eze and Viktor Gyokeres contributed alongside Madueke, intensifying competition for wide roles when Saka returns.