Mansion Sports - The clash between Arsenal and Nottingham Forest in the fourth week of the 2025/2026 Premier League season has quickly become a focal point of attention. 

Scheduled to take place at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday, 13 September 2025, at 12:30 local time, this fixture is more than just another league encounter.

Adding to the intrigue is Ange Postecoglou’s presence in the Nottingham Forest dugout, as this will be his official debut after replacing Nuno Espirito Santo. Mansion Sports presents its prediction for the Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest 2025 lineups.

Arsenal Seek Redemption, Forest Begin a New Era

Arsenal have made a relatively strong start to the season. Victories over Manchester United and a five-goal thrashing of Leeds United fueled optimism among supporters. 

However, a narrow 0–1 defeat to Liverpool before the international break slightly dampened spirits. 

Dominik Szoboszlai’s decisive free-kick in that match also raised questions about the mental resilience of Mikel Arteta’s squad in high-stakes encounters.

Defensive concerns remain for Arsenal. William Saliba is a doubt due to an ankle injury, while Ben White is not yet fully fit. 

Despite these setbacks, Arteta still has sufficient squad depth to compensate if both players are unavailable.

Nottingham Forest, meanwhile, arrive with a fresh identity under Ange Postecoglou. Renowned for his attacking style of play, Postecoglou’s philosophy is a stark contrast to Nuno Espirito Santo’s pragmatic approach last season. Nevertheless, such a transition will inevitably require time and adjustment.

Forest will also be missing a key figure in midfield, with Nicolas Dominguez sidelined due to a meniscus injury—a significant blow to their balance in the center of the pitch.

Predicted Lineups for Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest 2025

Arsenal (4-3-3)

• Goalkeeper: David Raya
• Defenders: Jurriën David Norman Timber, Yerson Mosquera Valdelamar, Gabriel dos Santos Magalhães, Riccardo Calafiori
• Midfielders: Martín Zubimendi Ibáñez, Declan Rice, Martin Ødegaard
• Forwards: Noni Madueke, Viktor Gyökeres, Gabriel Teodoro Martinelli Silva
• Head Coach: Mikel Arteta Amatriain

Nottingham Forest (4-2-3-1)

• Goalkeeper: Matz Willy Sels
• Defenders: Ola Aina, Nikola Milenković, Murillo Santiago Costa dos Santos, Neco Williams
• Midfielders: Ibrahim Sangaré, Elliot Anderson; Callum Hudson-Odoi, Morgan Gibbs-White, Dan Ndoye
• Forward: Chris Wood
• Head Coach: Angelos Postecoglou

Contrasting Styles at the Emirates

This matchup is expected to be compelling as it brings together two distinctly different footballing philosophies. Arsenal approach the game with the ambition of bouncing back and regaining momentum, while Nottingham Forest aim to showcase their new identity under Postecoglou.

With the lineups for Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest 2025 now set, the stage is ready at the Emirates Stadium. The question remains: will Arsenal impose their dominance, or will Forest deliver a surprise in their manager’s debut?