Arsenal 3-0 Nottingham Forest result: Martin Zubimendi (2) and Viktor Gyokeres secure win as Ange Postecoglou's first match in charge ends in misery

Martin Zubimendi struck a surprise brace as Arsenal romped to a 3-0 victory that ensured Ange Postecoglou’s first match in charge of Nottingham Forest ended in defeat.

The home side took the lead on 32 minutes when the former Real Sociedad midfielder unleashed a spectacular volley beyond Matz Sels after the visitors failed to completely clear a right-wing corner.

Arsenal doubled their tally within seconds of the restart as home debutant Eberechi Eze set up Viktor Gyokeres to notch his third goal for the club.

Chris Wood almost pulled one back with an improvised chest attempt that came back off the crossbar, but Mikel Arteta’s men were always in charge and made sure of the points when Zubimendi nodded in a third 11 minutes from time.

The result sees Arsenal move to the top of the Premier League table with three wins from four, ahead of Liverpool on goal difference having played a game more.

Forest sit 11th having now lost back-to-back games with positions likely to change as the rest of the weekend’s action unfolds.

Next up, Arsenal kick off their UEFA Champions League at Athletic Club on Tuesday prior to hosting Manchester City in the Premier League on Sunday. Forest visit Swansea in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday and are at Burnley on Saturday.

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MARTIN KEOWN: "That was a really scary show of strength from Arsenal today. They were obviously without the quality of player like Havertz and Saka who were not available.

"That was a problem for Arsenal last season - but not this (season).

"Madueke, Eze - both came in today and were outstanding.

"This man, Gykoeres as well. What about that second goal – so direct. Forward pass and this man in the box is a real predator.

"At the moment Arsenal are looking so strong."

PETER CROUCH: "(Arsenal have) signed some great players. Obviously Eze and Madueke. At times they were unplayable. They could afford the luxury of resting Rice.

"Zubmendi and Merino especially, were so comfortable in there - such great technical footballers. They gave a really good account of themselves and it was a great day for Arsenal."

Arsenal 3-0 Nottingham Forest.

Four minutes added.

It's just a case of whether Arsenal add any further gloss to the scoreline...

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The Spaniard helps himself to an unlikely brace!

Arsenal will move to the top of the Premier League table with three wins from four, ahead of Liverpool on goal difference having played a game more.

Forest will sit 11th having lost back-to-back games.

Ouch.

Not what former Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou wants to hear reverberating around The Emirates.

The home team put the result beyond doubt, working a free kick from right to left, leading Trossard to cross for Zubimendi to nod home.

The Spaniard has a brace!

The impressive Madueke gets a fabulous ovation as he is replaced by Martinelli.

Trossard on for Eze.

Williams booked for a late challenge on Madueke.

The Arsenal duo celebrate the home side's second of the afternoon.

Gibbs-White and Sangare off.

Yates and McAtee on.

Rice can't quite stretch enough to slide home from inside the six-yard box after a late surge and delicious cross from Timber on the right.

Rice's arrival for the No.9 means he will slot into midfield with the Spaniard shifting into a position he played towards the end of last season.

Rice and Lewis-Skelly on.

Calafiori and Gyokeres off.

A third goal in two home games for Gyokeres (four matches in total) and a first assist for Eze on his full Gunners debut.

Forest have now gone 10 away games without a clean sheet since keeping three on the spin in December and January last season.