Arsenal secured victory over Nottingham Forest at the Emirates as Zubimendi’s brace and Gyökeres’ goal sealed the win, while new signing Cristhian Mosquera impressed on debut.
Matchday Timeline & Highlights
- Kick-off: September 13, 2025, Emirates Stadium, London.
- Arsenal Lineup (4-3-3): David Raya; Jurrien Timber, Cristhian Mosquera, Gabriel, Riccardo Calafiori; Ødegaard, Zubimendi, Merino; Madueke, Gyökeres, Eze.
- Forest Lineup (4-2-3-1): Matz Sels; Neco Williams, Milenkovic, Murillo, Morato; Sangaré, Anderson; Ndoye, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi; Chris Wood.
- Notable debut: Arsenal’s new signing Cristhian Mosquera started in central defense, stepping up due to William Saliba’s injury.
- Unavailable/Key injuries: Arsenal were without Saliba, Saka, Jesus, Havertz, while Forest missed Ola Aina and Nicolás Dominguez.
- Zubimendi scored in each half for Arsenal, with Gyökeres also netting; Forest struggled for big chances and relied heavily on Callum Hudson-Odoi for attacking spark.
- H2H: Arsenal have won 6, Forest 3, 1 draw in their last ten meetings.
Player Focus: Cristhian Mosquera
- Transfer Details: Mosquera joined Arsenal from Valencia in July 2025 for at least £13 million, signing a five-year deal after turning down a contract extension in Spain. He’s expected to compete directly with Saliba and Gabriel in Mikel Arteta’s squad, bringing versatility and youth to the defense.
- Debut impact: Mosquera made a strong impression at Anfield the prior week, with high duel win rates and composure under pressure—qualities Arsenal count on for defensive consistency.
Net Worth Comparison: Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest (2025)
- Arsenal consistently rank among the richest English clubs, regularly investing in stars and posting a league-leading £930m spending under Arteta (cumulative through 2025).
- Nottingham Forest have grown since their Premier League return and recent European appearances, with owners increasing spending to bolster squad depth, but still operate at roughly one-third the financial scale of Arsenal.
Team Health & Form
- Arsenal
- Nottingham Forest
Premier League Ambitions
- Arsenal’s recent spending creates higher expectations for a title push, aiming to break a 21-year drought. Their net worth and squad investment have made them strong favorites for a Champions League return.
- Forest’s focus is stability and incremental growth. With increased revenue and smart transfer policy, a mid-table finish and possible Europa qualification are realistic for 2025.
Fact-Check Summary
- Arsenal’s club net worth for 2025 is estimated at £2.1 billion; Forest at £690 million.
- Cristhian Mosquera is a £13m signing from Valencia, debuting for Arsenal in central defense.
- Match features two injury-hit squads, with Arsenal fielding new signings and Forest relying on a relatively young core.
- Arteta’s Arsenal have a superior H2H record and squad value as the fixture trends toward a home win.
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