Arsenal’s 3-0 demolition of Nottingham Forest begs the question: where has this Arsenal been all season? Dominance, energy, and ruthless efficiency were on display, but fans can’t help but wonder why it’s taken this long to see such a performance. Is this a turning point or just another false dawn?
Embed from Getty ImagesShould Arteta be putting more faith in young Ethan Nwaneri? I keep saying he should but the Gunners boss seems set on using him only sparingly. THis could have been a great time to start my favourite young Arsenal player.
Mikel Arteta himself seemed relieved with the win and his tactics, saying, “I sensed great energy in the last 48 hours. The team straight away from the beginning.. you know, it was a flow, it was a dominance, it was enthusiasm. This is what I demanded.”
Forest, unbeaten away from home this season, couldn’t match Arsenal’s energy. Arteta acknowledged their threat: “Forest are a really good side. Every time they have the ball, they play direct… That’s why they’ve done what they’ve done. They hadn’t lost away from home, and we were the first to beat them.”
With Liverpool winning yet again, the pressure is on Arsenal to keep this energy going. Can this performance spark the consistency fans have been waiting for? I bloody well hope so.
