Gabriel Martinelli pushed him close when he found the top corner from range against Nottingham Forest on Tuesday night but for Arsenal fans there was only one possible Man of the Match – Calum Chambers.
Arsenal eased to an unexpectedly comfortable win over Nottingham Forest in their League Cup fixture on Tuesday, with a number of players returning from injury.
Although Unai Emery opted for a number of senior players in his League Cup starting XI, it was the kids who really stole the show.
Hector Bellerin returned to action for Arsenal last night and was hardly on the pitch for any time at all before he set up a goal for Joe Willock.
Nottingham Forest are set to bring their largest away following since 1994 to the Emirates Stadium for next week’s League Cup clash against Arsenal.
Darren England will referee Arsenal’s Carabao Cup game against Nottingham Forest on Tuesday night and if you’re currently thinking ‘who?’ you’re not alone.
Arsenal expect to give minutes to Rob Holding, Kieran Tierney and Hector Bellerin tonight as the returning trio get closer to full fitness and overhauling Arsenal’s shambolic defence.
Arsenal face Nottingham Forest in the League Cup at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday night, just two days after beating Aston Villa.