Player Ratings: Arsenal 3-0 Nottingham Forest

Bukayo Saka of Arsenal celebrates with his teammates after scoring his team’s first goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Nottingham Forest FC at Emirates Stadium on November 23, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Arsenal secured their first Premier League victory since early October with a 3-0 win over Nottingham Forest at the Emirates Stadium.

Arsenal secured a comprehensive 3-0 victory over Nottingham Forest, with standout performances across the pitch. Goals from Bukayo Saka, Thomas Partey, and Ethan Nwaneri ensured the Gunners took all three points

Here’s our player ratings from the match:

Goalkeeper:
David Raya: 7/10
Rarely tested, but was reliable when called upon. His distribution helped set up several attacks.

Defenders:
Jurrien Timber: 8/10
Solid defensively and provided an attacking outlet on the right flank. His overlapping runs created space for Saka.

William Saliba: 8/10
Commanding at the back, winning key aerial duels and making crucial interceptions. Marshalled the defense with authority.

Gabriel: 7/10
Strong in defense, partnering well with Saliba. Made some important tackles to prevent Forest from breaking through.

Riccardo Calafiori: 7/10
His return from injury was seamless, providing stability on the left side. Contributed both defensively and offensively.

Midfielders:
Jorginho: 7/10
Dominant in midfield, breaking up play and distributing the ball efficiently. His presence was crucial in controlling the game.

Martin Odegaard: 8/10
Orchestrated the attack with his vision and passing. Assisted Saka’s goal and was involved in most of Arsenal’s forward play.

Mikel Merino: 7/10
Provided energy and creativity in midfield. His runs from deep caused problems for Forest’s defense.

Forwards:
Bukayo Saka: 9/10
Man of the Match. Scored the opening goal and assisted Partey’s strike. His pace and creativity were too much for Forest to handle.

Gabriel Jesus: 5/10
Worked hard but lacked the finishing touch. Played a role in the buildup but didn’t get on the scoresheet.

Leandro Trossard: 7/10
Created several chances and was unlucky not to score. His movement and passing were excellent.

Substitutes:

Ethan Nwaneri: 8/10
Came on late but made an impact by scoring his first Premier League goal. Showed composure and promise for the future.

Raheem Sterling: 7/10
Provided the assist for Nwaneri’s goal and added fresh energy to the attack in the closing stages.

Thomas Partey: 7/10
Came on at halftime and scored a stunning goal from distance. Added solidity to the midfield.

Jakub Kiwior (N/A):
Came on late and didn’t have enough time to make a significant impact.

Oleksandr Zinchenko (N/A):
Came on late and didn’t have enough time to make a significant impact.