Arsenal demonstrated their formidable squad depth with a convincing 3-0 victory over Nottingham Forest, despite being without several key players due to injury.
The win showcased the success of the club’s aggressive summer recruitment strategy, which saw them spend around £250 million on eight new signings.
Five of the new players started the match, with standout performances from Noni Madueke and Eberechi Eze. Both players were instrumental in the attack, with Eze providing an assist and Madueke consistently posing a threat on the wing.
Manager Mikel Arteta explained that the new signings were crucial to coping with the “relentless schedule” and avoiding a repeat of last season’s injury-derailed title challenge. Former Arsenal defender Martin Keown echoed this sentiment, calling the team’s performance a “real scary show of strength.”
With three wins from their first four league games and an impressive defensive record, Arsenal are now well-equipped to compete on all fronts, starting with their upcoming Champions League match against Athletic Bilbao.
