Paul Merson predicts two Arsenal stars will absolutely ‘dominate’ Nottingham Forest

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Arsenal host Nottingham Forest in the Premier League in their first game after November’s international break.

The Gunners have had a tough run recently. They are winless in each of their last four league games and are already nine points behind league leaders Liverpool.

The game on Saturday is almost a must-win for Arsenal. They will definitely go in as the favourites, but Nottingham Forest have trailed for the least time in the league this season, which proves that this game will not be easy.

Paul Merson has now had his say on what he thinks will happen in the game.

Paul Merson predicts Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest result

Nottingham Forest have had a fantastic start to the season.

The Reds are currently fifth in the Premier League table, level on points with Arsenal. Nuno Espirito Santo has been doing a brilliant job there, and it will be a difficult game for the North Londoners.

However, Merson can only see one result.

The pundit believes that this is a must-win game for Arsenal, and the Gunners, despite injury issues, are far better than Forest.

Merson has also predicted that two Arsenal players – Martin Odegaard and Thomas Partey – will dominate Forest and win the game for the hosts.

He wrote on Sportskeeda: “It is a tricky game for Arsenal because they have no more mistakes left in them now. They have to keep winning, it’s as simple as that.

“Nottingham Forest are actually a better team away from home. But that defeat to Newcastle is a sign of their good start slowly wearing off now.

“I feel Arsenal’s midfield will be too much for Forest in this game. The likes of Martin Odegaard and Thomas Partey will dominate them.”

Merson’s prediction: Arsenal 3-1 Nottingham Forest

Three Arsenal players are ruled out of Nottingham Forest clash

Injuries have been really cruel to Arsenal this season.

The Gunners have had at least one player unavailable for every single game since the start of the campaign, and that has complicated things.

There is some good news for Arsenal this time – Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice, Riccardo Calafiori and Leandro Trossard are all expected to be fit.

However, Ben White and Takehiro Tomiyasu are both ruled out. Kieran Tierney, who returned to full training recently, will not be ready either, confirmed Mikel Arteta in his press conference.

Arsenal need to get back to winning ways on Saturday, and we are confident that Arteta’s men can get the job done.