Arsenal XI vs Nottingham Forest: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup, injury latest for Premier League | OneFootball

The Gunners are without Myles Lewis-Skelly after his second red card of the season

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Arsenal have been boosted by Ethan Nwaneri being fit to face Nottingham Forest on Wednesday night.

Mikel Arteta explained after the match that was due to “fatigue” and he has confirmed Nwaneri is fit to face Forest.

“Bukayo [Saka] and Gabi [Martinelli], they are progressing really well but they are still a bit far to come back.”

Arsenal will be without Myles Lewis-Skelly for the trip to Forest as he is suspended after being sent off during the defeat to West Ham.

Riccardo Calafiori could start at left-back or Arteta may move Jurrien Timber there and start Ben White at right-back.

White made his first appearance at the weekend after being out since November following knee surgery.

Arsenal have limited options in attack due to injuries, so Arteta could be forced to start Mikel Merino as a striker again.

Nwaneri should keep his place on the right flank, while Leandro Trossard can operate out left.

Arsenal predicted XI (4-3-3): Raya; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Timber; Odegaard, Partey, Rice; Nwaneri, Merino, Trossard

Injured: Havertz (hamstring), Jesus (knee), Martinelli (hamstring), Saka (hamstring), Tomiyasu (knee)

Suspended: Lewis-Skelly

Arsenal squad from: Neto, Raya, Setford; Calafiori, Gabriel, Kacurri, Kiwior, Saliba, Tierney, Timber, Zinchenko; Jorginho, Merino, Nwaneri, Odegaard, Partey, Rice; Butler-Oyedeji, Sterling and Trossard.

Time and date: 7.30pm on Wednesday, February 26, 2024

TV channel and live stream: TNT Sports