Zubimendi And Madueke Get 8.5 | Arsenal Players Rated In Impressive Win Vs Nottingham Forest | OneFootball

Arsenal entertained Nottingham Forest at the Emirates Stadium earlier today as they hoped to earn all three points at home in the Premier League. The Gunners made a good start to the game and scored the opening goal in the 32nd minute when Martin Zubimendi found the back of the net with an excellent strike. Mikel Arteta’s men went into the half-time break 1-0 up on the scoreline.

Viktor Gyokeres doubled Arsenal’s advantage in the 46th minute before Zubimendi got his name on the scoresheet again in the 79th minute. The contest ended with the Gunners earning an impressive 3-0 win at the Emirates.

Let’s take a look at how each Arsenal player fared during the match against Nottingham.

GK: David Raya – 7/10

Raya made one good save at the back and earned an easy clean sheet at home.

RB: Jurrien Timber – 8/10

He performed his defensive duties well and was a real threat going forward.

CB: Cristhian Mosquera – 7.5/10

Mosquera was a solid presence when defending inside his half and did enough to keep a clean sheet.

CB: Gabriel – 7.5/10

The Brazilian talent put his foot through the ball when he could and was good on the ball.

LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 13: Martin Zubimendi of Arsenal celebrates scoring his team’s first goal with teammate Mikel Merino during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Nottingham Forest at Emirates Stadium on September 13, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Jack Thomas/Getty Images)

LB: Riccardo Calafiori – 7/10

He was a positive influence at both ends of the pitch.

CM: Martin Odegaard – 6/10

Odegaard began the game well but had to be replaced in the 17th minute.

CM: Martin Zubimendi – 8.5/10

He anchored the midfield well and scored the opener with a great strike in the 32nd minute. Zubimendi killed the game off with a good header in the 79th minute.

CM: Mikel Merino – 7/10

Merino caught the eye at times in the opponent’s half and was tidy with his passing.

RW: Noni Madueke – 8.5/10

He made a few dangerous runs with the ball and created a few inviting chances for his teammates to score.

ST: Viktor Gyokeres – 8/10

Gyokeres was a real handful for the Nottingham defenders and managed to score early in the second half.

LW: Eberechi Eze – 7.5/10

He managed to shine at times and secured a great assist for setting up Gyokeres’ goal.

Substitutes:

CM: Ethan Nwaneri – 6.5/10

He made one key chance in the final third.

CM: Declan Rice – 6/10

Rice added some energy to Arteta’s midfield.

LB: Myles Lewis-Skelly – 6/10

His impact on the game was minimal.

LW: Gabriel Martinelli – 6/10

He struggled to get into the flow of the game.