Tag: Nottingham Forest

Mertesacker selection against Forest highlights failings in scouting and tactics

Arsene Wenger's selection of Per Mertesacker highlights Arsenal's failings when it comes to preparation and tactics.
Former Arsenal defender Martin Keown.

Keown criticises Mertesacker for role in Forest defeat

Martin Keown has labelled Arsenal's defending for Nottingham Forest's first goal as 'embarrassing', and feels Per Mertesacker should have done something about it.
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Akpom’s surprise cameo highlights failings in club discipline

Arsenal fans were surprised to see Chuba Akpom feature during the Gunners' 4-2 FA Cup defeat to Nottingham Forest on Sunday - myself included. Akpom...
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 03: Hector Bellerin of Arsenal celebrates after scoring his sides second goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Chelsea at Emirates Stadium on January 3, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Bellerin blasted for what he did during Arsenal’s humiliating FA Cup defeat

While Arsenal were getting humiliated in the FA Cup by Nottingham Forest, Hector Bellerin was living it up at London Fashion Week in a £2,655 outfit and Gooners are livid.

‘Absolute trash’, ‘Playing s**t on purpose’ – fans savage Walcott, Welbeck and Iwobi after...

After Arsenal's 4-2 defeat away to Nottingham Forest in the FA Cup on Sunday, Gooners went in on three of the players who started: Theo Walcott, Danny Welbeck and Alex Iwobi.

Forest defeat echoes Wenger’s seven-year FA Cup embarrassment

Arsenal have had recent success in the FA Cup, but Sunday's third round defeat to Nottingham Forest was an unwelcome return to Arsene Wenger's embarrassing 2006-2013 period.

It’s depressing he was the best Arsenal player: Player ratings v Nottingham Forest

Arsenal delivered another fine example of how not to play football as they were dumped out of the cup by Nottingham Forest.

Shambolic Arsenal humiliated by Nottingham Forest as referee screws up again

Nottingham Forest claimed a famous victory against a shambolic Arsenal team.
NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 02: Matty Cash of Nottingham Forest celebrates victory on the final whistle during the Sky Bet Championship match between Nottingham Forest and Newcastle United at City Ground on December 2, 2016 in Nottingham, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

20-year-old looking forward to Arsenal ‘dream’ on Sunday

Nottingham Forest midfielder Matty Cash is relishing the chance to play Arsenal in the FA Cup.

Arsenal to wear unpopular kit against Nottingham Forest

Arsenal will wear their blue away kit against Nottingham Forest in the FA Cup on Sunday.

Arsenal’s new signing snapped in first team training

I know Arsenal players love to wrap up warm during training but Alexandre Lacazette and Mesut Ozil looked downright ridiculous at their Saturday session ahead of Nottingham Forest.

Nine changes: Predicted line-up vs Nottingham Forest

Arsenal should field a much changed side against Nottingham Forest from the one on that faced Chelsea, after Arsene Wenger confirmed he'll rotate the team.

Will Arsenal’s FA Cup domination continue? Nottingham Forest preview

Arsenal get their FA Cup defence underway with a trip to Championship side Nottingham Forest on Sunday.

Arsenal’s FA Cup tie with Forest is set to be televised

Arsenal's FA Cup tie against Nottingham Forest is set to be shown on TV.
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Bielik linked with a loan move to Leeds and Forest

Krystian Bielik could reportedly be going out on loan to either Leeds United or Nottingham Forest this season.

Young Forest striker signs new deal, but Arsenal still interested

Young Nottingham Forest striker Ben Brereton signed a new contract with the club, but is still interesting Arsenal.

Nottingham Forest keen on Arsenal’s Krystian Bielik

Nottingham Forest are reportedly keen on taking Krystian Bielik on loan next season.

Arsenal enter Brereton chase – report

Arsenal are ‘set to move’ for Nottingham Forest’s £10m-rated teenager, Ben Brereton according to reports in Sunday’s papers.
Daily Cannon Arsenal podcast

Episode 62: A lovely week to be a gooner

Matthew, Stephen and Anita discuss league cup victory at Forest, this season's tactical changes, the emergence of Iwobi and 'Kostafi', and booing ex players. ...

Wenger admits Sheffield Wednesday defeat helped Arsenal beat Nottingham Forest

Speaking after Arsenal’s win over Nottingham Forest in the League Cup on Tuesday night, Arsene Wenger admitted that his side had learned from their elimination last season at the hands of Sheffield Wednesday.

Watch: All Arsenal’s great goals against Nottingham Forest

Arsenal’s comprehensive win over Nottingham Forest wasn’t on TV in the UK because, you know, morons. Here are all the goals.
NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 20: Lucas Perez (L) of Arsenal celebrates scoring his team's third goal with Chuba Akpom of Arsenal during the EFL Cup Third Round match between Nottingham Forest and Arsenal at City Ground on September 20, 2016 in Nottingham, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Lucas hopes goals ‘first of many’ for Arsenal

Lucas announced his arrival on England with two goals on Tuesday night as Arsenal thrashed Nottingham Forest with a team of youngsters and fringe players (and Xhaka).

With goals: Xhaka goes BOOM as Lucas dazzles

Arsenal’s League Cup side of 2016 won comfortably against Arsenal’s League Cup side of 2010 to progress to the next round of the sponsorless cup.

Official Teams: Nottingham Forest v Arsenal

Well, it’s that time of year again when we see what youngsters Arsene Wenger is going to throw into action in the Sponsorless League cup.

Infographic: Opposition preview – Nottingham Forest

Arsenal face Nottingham Forest on Tuesday evening in the EFL Cup and while the Gunners are favourites to come away with a win, it's worth looking at Forest's stats.

Wenger: Bendtner made mistakes

Arsene Wenger has spoken about Nicklas Bendtner signing for Nottingham Forest, admitting that the striker has made mistakes but that he's big enough to own up to them.
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Match preview: Nottingham Forest v Arsenal

A trip to the City Ground awaits for our upcoming fixture, an away EFL Cup clash with Championship side Nottingham Forest.
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Predicted Arsenal XI v Nottingham Forest – Time for Young Guns to shine?

Arsenal's first EFL Cup match of the season has arrived against Nottingham Forest but who do we think will feature?

Look: Willock, Maitland-Niles, Bielik, Akpom and Xhaka train ahead of Nottingham Forest

A combination of new signings and Young Guns trained ahead of Arsenal's EFL Cup clash against Nottingham Forest.

Bendter aiming for ‘beautiful’ comeback for Nottingham Forest against Arsenal

Nicklas Bendter has described playing against Arsenal for Nottingham Forest on Tuesday as 'beautiful'.
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Nottingham Forest team news: Nicklas Bendtner set to face Arsenal

An interesting piece of news coming out of the Nottingham Forest camp on Monday was that Nicklas Bendtner looks as if he could start against Arsenal in the EFL Cup.

Montanier: We’re going to need every one of our fans against Arsenal

Philippe Montanier rallied the Nottingham Forest fans ahead of their EFL Cup clash against Arsenal on Tuesday.
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Bendtner: I will celebrate if I score against Arsenal but I won’t go crazy…

Nicklas Bendtner has confirmed the answer to the question we were all losing sleep over: whether he will celebrate or not if he scores against Arsenal for his new club, Nottingham Forest.
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Team news: Gabriel could return, Giroud and Ramsey still out for Nottingham Forest

Olivier Giroud and Aaron Ramsey are set to miss out on the EFL Cup match against Nottingham Forest on Tuesday.
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‘I’ve made a lot of mistakes in my life’ says Bendtner

Nicklas Bendtner is hoping that he can get his footballing career back on track after admitting that he's 'made a lot of mistakes in his life.'
Arsenal's Danish striker Nicklas Bendtner celebrates scoring the opening goal of the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Hull City at The Emirates Stadium in north London on December 4, 2013. AFP PHOTO/GLYN KIRK RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. NO USE WITH UNAUTHORIZED AUDIO, VIDEO, DATA, FIXTURE LISTS, CLUB/LEAGUE LOGOS OR LIVE SERVICES. ONLINE IN-MATCH USE LIMITED TO 45 IMAGES, NO VIDEO EMULATION. NO USE IN BETTING, GAMES OR SINGLE CLUB/LEAGUE/PLAYER PUBLICATIONS. (Photo credit should read GLYN KIRK/AFP/Getty Images)

What can Nottingham Forest fans expect from Nicklas Bendtner?

Nottingham Forest have signed Nicklas Bendtner on a two-year deal, so what can they expect from the player who had so much promise when he first arrived in North London?

Could Nicklas Bendtner sign for Nottingham Forest before EFL clash? – report

Nicklas Bendtner could be about to sign for Nottingham Forest.

Wenger reveals who could feature in upcoming EFL match

After Arsenal drew Nottingham Forest in the English Football League (EFL) Cup, Arsene Wenger discussed who we could potentially see play.

Arsenal’s Nottingham Forest EFL Cup draw a good omen

Arsenal were drawn against Nottingham Forest in the third round of the league cup and both we've faced them in the competition, we've gone on to win it.

Arsenal eye up £10m Nottingham Forest winger Oliver Burke – report

Over the weekend both Arsenal and Liverpool were linked with a move for Nottingham Forest’s 19-year-old right winger, Oliver Burke.