Arsenal 5-0 Nottingham Forest: 3 Talking Points from 5-star Performance

Arsenal 5-0 Nottingham Forest: 3 talking points from a five-star performance

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Reiss Nelson scored twice in Sunday’s victory. (Photo by IAN KINGTON/AFP via Getty Images) /

2. Nelson at the double

The winger replaced Saka halfway through the first half. After not making an impact before the main break, Nelson enjoyed a second half to remember.

The much-maligned wide man netted twice in three minutes to put the game beyond Forest in a devastating spell. It was a reward for effort for Nelson who has seen his chances arrive few and far between this season after missing the opening two months of the campaign. He also grabbed an assist for Thomas Partey’s goal for good measure.

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