"Martin Zubimendi scored his first Premier League goals as Ange Postecoglou's first game in charge of Nottingham Forest resulted in a comprehensive 3-0 defeat at Arsenal. Having won the Europa League with Arsenal's arch-rivals Tottenham last season, Postecoglou returned to the dugout after Forest parted ways with Nuno Espirito Santo earlier this week. But his new team were distinctly second-best at the Emirates Stadium, as Arsenal bounced back from their 1-0 defeat to Liverpool before the international break."
"Zubimendi thumped a wonderful volley past Matz Sels in the 32nd minute to put Arsenal ahead, after Noni Madueke's corner was only half-cleared by Chris Wood. Two more new signings combined to double Arsenal's advantage 47 seconds into the second half, with Eberechi Eze beating the offside trap to square for a Viktor Gyokeres tap-in. Gyokeres also rattled the near post with a ferocious effort."
"But Arsenal made the points safe with 11 minutes remaining, as Zubimendi rose to nod home following an inviting cross from substitute Leandro Trossard. The only negative for Mikel Arteta's side was the sight of captain Martin Odegaard limping off in the 18th minute, having fallen awkwardly following a challenge from Morgan Gibbs-White. The Gunners moved top of the table ahead of Saturday's other games, with nine points from four matches, while Forest - who lost centre-back Murillo to injury - are five points back."
Ange Postecoglou made his first Nottingham Forest appearance after Nuno Espirito Santo's departure but his side lost 3-0 at Arsenal. Martin Zubimendi opened the scoring with a volley in the 32nd minute and added a late header after a Leandro Trossard cross. Eberechi Eze set up Viktor Gyokeres for a second goal 47 seconds into the second half. Gyokeres also rattled the near post and Forest nearly replied when Chris Wood diverted a Dan Ndoye cross onto the crossbar. Arsenal moved top with nine points from four matches while Forest remained five points behind and dealt with further injury concerns, including the loss of centre-back Murillo and Martin Odegaard's early substitution.
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