The action in the Premier League steps up a gear this weekend, as play resumes following the winter break. There will be pressure on Arsenal to get their campaign back on track against Nottingham Forest after losing two of their last three.
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Arsenal remain among the sides in the race for league title this season, but they will need to get their form back on track if they are to put pressure on Liverpool at the summit. The Gunners were impressive against Crystal Palace in their latest match, but that success ended a three-game winless run in the competition.
Nottingham Forest continue to battle at the wrong end of the standings, despite having won two of their previous three matches. The East Midlands side sit just four points above the drop zone, and a return to form will be required this week after a disappointing loss against Brentford in their previous fixture.
Forest will certainly need to be better after scoring the first goal, as they have dropped 46 points from winning positions since the start of last season. No side has dropped more points over the same period, and Forest have dropped eleven more points than the next worst record over that period.
Arsenal have impressed defensively this term after keeping eight clean sheets in the Premier League. But, they will be looking to record back-to-back shutouts for just the second time this season after previously achieving the feat in October. However, they have been poor on the road in recent months after landing maximum points on just two from their last seven away from the Emirates.
Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal Head to Head
Forest’s recent record against Arsenal deserves a lot of respect ahead of this fixture, as they have won their last three across all competitions. That includes a 1-0 win in this exact clash last term. However, Arsenal still dominate the Premier League clashes between these sides after winning five of the last six. However, they haven’t completed a league double against Forest since 1998-99.
Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal Prediction
Arsenal should be well rested ahead of this fixture after being dumped out of the FA Cup in the third round. That should leave them in a healthy position to extend their dominant record against their East Midlands rivals, and we expect them to win to nil on Tuesday.
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