Nottingham Forest 1-2 Arsenal: Player ratings as Gunners climb up to second
- Arsenal moved up to second with win at the City Ground
- Goalless first half after Gunners dominant
- Gabriel Jesus and Bukayo Saka made sure of the three points after the restart
Forwards
Bukayo Saka (RW) - 8/10 - This was as threatening as I've seen Saka in a while. Explosive one-v-one and superb when combining in and around the box, Saka's bright performance was rewarded with a goal.
Gabriel Jesus (ST) - 8/10 - Thought we'd be lamenting his gilt-edge miss early on in the first half, but he made up for it with a clever finish. Jesus then teed up his side's second before his withdrawal in the closing stages.
Gabriel Martinelli (LW) - 4/10 - Too cautious when he received possession in the final third. After his late brace last time out, Martinelli reverted to his 2023/24 type on Tuesday night.
Substitutes
- Kai Havertz - 6.5/10
- Eddie Nketiah - 6/10
- Leandro Trossard - 6.5/10
- Jorginho - N/A
- Jakub Kiwior - N/A