Overview

• Arsenal beat Nottingham Forest 3-0 at the Emirates with Martin Zubimendi scoring twice and Viktor Gyökeres adding another to move top of the Premier League provisionally.
• Zubimendi struck with a first-half volley and a rare header for his first career brace, highlighting an expanded threat beyond his holding-midfield role.
• Mikel Arteta lauded the Spaniard as “unbelievable,” citing his presence and composure as catalysts for smoother team play along with his new goal threat.
• The midfielder was named Man of the Match and recorded 49 touches with 84 percent pass accuracy, reflecting control at the base of midfield.
• Coverage framed the result as validation of Arsenal’s summer overhaul exceeding £250m, with all three goals involving new recruits and depth evident before Tuesday’s Champions League opener at San Mamés.