Premier League 2024-2025: Nottingham Forest-Arsenal, the likely lineups

Nottingham Forest-Arsenal, the probable formations

At 8:30 p.m. Wednesday evening, in the 27th round of the Premier League, Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal takes the field at Nuno Espirito Santo’s Nottingham Forest ground. The Gunners are trying to stay hooked on top-ranked Liverpool to continue chasing the title dream, while the hosts, surprisingly fighting for a place in Europe just a year after struggling for safety, are aiming for a prestigious result.

For the challenge against Arsenal, coach Nuno Espirito Santo will line up the team with a 4-2-3-1. Defending the posts will be Sels, protected by a defensive line composed of Ola Aina, Milenkovic, Murillo and Williams. In the middle of the field space will be given to the pair formed by Nico Dominguez and Anderson, while on the three-quarter, in support of the only point Wood, will act Elanga, Gibbs-White and Hudson-Odoi.

For the challenge against Nottingham Forest, Mikel Arteta will opt for the usual 4-3-3. In goal will be; Raya, protected by a defensive line composed of Timber, Saliba, Gabriel and Calafiori. In midfield will act; the trio formed by Odegaard, Partey and Rice, while up front the offensive trident will feature Nwaneri, Merino and Trossard.

Probable lineups

Nottingham Forest(4-2-3-1): Sels; Ola Aina, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams; Nico Dominguez, Anderson; Elanga, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi; Wood. All. Espirito Santo.

Arsenal (4-3-3): Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori; Odegaard, Partey, Rice; Nwaneri, Merino, Trossard. All. Arteta.