Bukayo Saka, Thomas Partey, and Ethan Nwaneri score as Arsenal defeats Nottingham Forest 3-0.

Before Ethan Nwaneri's first Premier League goal completed Arsenal's 3-0 victory over Nottingham Forest to end a four-game winless skid in the top level, Bukayo Saka and Thomas Partey both scored incredible goals.

Partey, Declan Rice, and Kai Havertz all started on the bench in Mikel Arteta's unexpected Arsenal lineup, but it was returning captain Martin Odegaard, who was playing in his first Emirates Stadium match since August, who lit up north London in the first half.

After fifteen minutes, it was not surprising that the Norwegian and Saka's great combination down the Arsenal right resulted in the opening goal for Arsenal. The England winger grabbed Odegaard's flick, drove across the box, and fired a fantastic effort into the far corner.

Throughout the ninety minutes, Forest failed to put Arsenal's custodian David Raya to the test, and Arsenal maintained their superiority. Matz Sels, the Forest custodian, made some wise saves to deny Saka and Leandro Trossard before halftime, and Gabriel Jesus curled wide following another outstanding move by Odegaard.

The outstanding Saka was responsible for eight of Arsenal's 11 first-half goals, all of which came from inside the box. It became nine just after half-time as Arsenal got a second, albeit this time the effort came from outside the box as the winger teed up Partey to volley home from 25 yards.

Then, as Forest continued to struggle at the top end of the pitch, starting Taiwo Awoniyi over top scorer Chris Wood and seeing Anthony Elanga go out at halftime, Arsenal fell farther behind.

The majority of the visitors' threat came from set pieces, as none of their attacking players managed to have a shot. However, Jota Silva's late consolation goal was disallowed for offside.

However, Nwaneri's first Premier League goal, which he scored by tucking in a cross from fellow replacement Raheem Sterling to seal the points, was the cherry on top for Arsenal.

Mikel Arteta, the manager of Arsenal, stated, "When he enters that situation, his first action is to take a touch and find a pass from two players."

It is our duty to help him develop a career; you must do it piece by piece. Cement is then required to prevent drying. After that, there are still additional layers.

On paper, Arsenal had an easy game since they weren't playing like a team looking to win the Premier League for the first time in fifty days. The outcome indicates that they are still in the running for the crown, as they now trail Premier League leaders Liverpool by six points.

Mikel Arteta, the manager of Odegaard Arsenal, is praised by Arteta as "one of the best."

"A truly joyous day. Over the past 48 hours, I believe I have felt a lot more energy. After seeing how everyone returned, I felt a strong feeling of unity and a desire to make things better. It has been an unusual time for us because of all the diverse scenarios we have encountered.

Additionally, the team's entire effort was required. since I have to remove Jorgi due to his yellow card and all of the players must enter. Alex gives us a new sort of domination there, Jakub enters to get some minutes in the legs, Raz enters and assists, Ethan enters and scores a goal, and Thomas enters and scores the goal right away.

Declan, Martinelli, and Kai Havertz are not characters that you play. Is it right or wrong? is a question that never goes away. And I sensed it because I believe the team needed to feel like they all mattered and had a genuine opportunity. Additionally, several of the guys trained in an extraordinary manner while we were here. I must commend that.

"It is always the proper time to have a player like Odegaard on the team. He's among the finest at discussing topics like timing, chemistry, flow, and comprehension. to control and regulate the game's tempo, knowing when to slow it down. He has undoubtedly been missed.

It goes without saying that you notice a difference when he is on the team. Although it's hard to pinpoint, it's different.