Paul Merson states prediction for Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest

Following the 2-0 defeat to PSV in Europa League’s group stage match, Arsenal are scheduled to return to Premier League action on Sunday, October 30.

The domestic league leaders will host the bottom side Forest at the Emirates Stadium seeking a positive result to secure their spot on top of the table.

Therefore, ahead of the match, the pundit has shared his prediction via Sportskeeda, with the Gunners to win 3-0 against Steve Cooper’s side.

Mikel Arteta has been quite clever withArsenal. He has played four solid defenders at the back – Ben White, Tomiyasu, and the two centre-backs. Thomas Partey plays in front of them – he’s played for one of the most disciplined teams in world football in Atletico Madrid. Arteta’s told the rest of the team to go out there and express themselves, and it’s worked wonders for his side.

Granit Xhaka is playing for Arsenal now like he does for Switzerland. I used to watch him play for his national team and wonder why he couldn’t play like that for Arsenal. He has turned up now, and I don’t think he gets the credit he deserves. He plays for his manager, and he’s always been one of the first names on the teamsheet.

I know they suffered a bad result the other day against Southampton, but they didn’t lose – that’s a big compliment. Last season, they would’ve lost that game. If Arsenal are at the top of the Premier League table come the World Cup break, it’ll be a massive feat.

Nottingham Forest will sit back and play ten men behind the ball, but I think Arsenal will have too much for them. The earlier they find the back of the net, the bigger the final score will be. Forest are going to play one way and one way only, but I think Arsenal should be able to win this match.”

Paul Merson’s Prediction: Arsenal 3-0 Nottingham Forest