December 25, 2024

Nottingham Forest v Arsenal: Premier League title on the line – live

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Mikel Arteta takes one look at Morgan Gibbs-White and thinks, “I need two proper holding midfielders.” Thomas Partey lines up alongside Jorginho, and Granit Xhaka moves to left-back.

Forest (possible 4-3-2-1) Navas; Worrall, Felipe, Niakhate, Aurier; Mangala, Yates, Renan Lodi; Gibbs-White, Danilo; Awoniyi.

Subs: Hennessey, Toffolo, Boly, Kouyate, Freuler, Dennis, Johnson, Surridge, Ayew.

Arsenal (probable 4-2-3-1) Ramsdale; White, Kiwior, Gabriel, Xhaka; Jorginho, Partey; Saka, Odegaard, Trossard; Jesus.

Subs: Turner, Tierney, Smith Rowe, Nketiah, Holding, Vieira, Bandeira, Cozier-Duberry, Walters.

Referee Anthony Taylor.

Nottingham Forest fans wait for the arrival of the team bus at the City Ground. Photograph: Carl Recine/Reuters © Provided by The Guardian Nottingham Forest fans wait for the arrival of the team bus at the City Ground. Photograph: Carl Recine/Reuters

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