Superb Saka strike helps Arsenal to win over Forest

Match ends, Arsenal 2, Nottingham Forest 1.

Second Half ends, Arsenal 2, Nottingham Forest 1.

Attempt missed. Martin Ødegaard (Arsenal) left footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Bukayo Saka.

Foul by Declan Rice (Arsenal).

Ryan Yates (Nottingham Forest) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Attempt missed. Cheikhou Kouyaté (Nottingham Forest) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses the top right corner following a set piece situation.

Foul by Gabriel Magalhães (Arsenal).

Anthony Elanga (Nottingham Forest) wins a free kick on the right wing.

Kai Havertz (Arsenal) wins a free kick on the left wing.

Foul by Willy Boly (Nottingham Forest).

Attempt blocked. Martin Ødegaard (Arsenal) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Leandro Trossard.

Foul by Bukayo Saka (Arsenal).

Neco Williams (Nottingham Forest) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Ben White (Arsenal) is shown the yellow card.

Corner, Arsenal. Conceded by Sèrge Aurier.

Substitution, Nottingham Forest. Cheikhou Kouyaté replaces Orel Mangala.

Substitution, Nottingham Forest. Chris Wood replaces Joe Worrall.

Attempt saved. Bukayo Saka (Arsenal) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Kai Havertz.

Substitution, Arsenal. Gabriel Magalhães replaces Gabriel Martinelli.

Attempt blocked. Kai Havertz (Arsenal) right footed shot from a difficult angle on the right is blocked. Assisted by Martin Ødegaard.