ARSENAL have tripped up in the race for the Premier League title as even a win against Nottingham Forest might not be enough to stay in the run-in.
The Gunners already had a mountain to climb by trailing Manchester City even after playing a game more.
But Brighton delivered a crucial blow on Sunday by hammering them 3-0 at the Emirates.
And to make matters worse, City’s 3-0 romp over Everton the day before has resulted in the gap being stretched to four points.
Meaning that victory for Pep’s men in their next league fixture against Chelsea, would see City be crowned as champions for a third consecutive time.
However, the Gunners have to put that the back of their mind as they need to overcome relegation-threatened Nottingham Forest first.
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When is Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal?
- Nottingham Forest will look to end Arsenal’s title hopes once and for all on Saturday, May 20.
- It is scheduled to get underway at 5:30pm UK time.
- City Ground in Nottingham is the allocated arena for this match and it can host approximately 30,445 fans.
- Arsenal ran riot in the reverse fixture by thrashing Forest 5-0.
What TV channel is it on and can it be live streamed?
- Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal will be broadcast LIVE on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League in the UK.
- Coverage is set to commence from 5pm UK time on both channels – 30 minutes before kick-off.
- Subscription members of NOW TV can stream the entire action live via the NOW TV website or app.
- Alternatively, SunSport will have minute-by-minute coverage through our live blog which includes build-up and post-match reaction.
What is the team news?
Steve Cooper will have to navigate past Arsenal with another lengthy injury list.
Scott McKenna (shoulder), Neco Williams (head), Chris Wood (thigh), Gustavo Scarpa (knock) and Dean Henderson (thigh) are all expected to miss the Gunners encounter.
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While, Omar Richard (leg), Emmanuel Dennis (knock), Jack Colback (head) and Giulian Biancome (cruciate ligament) is likely to join their other teammates in the treatment room.
However, Mikel Arteta has some setbacks of his own as wonderkid Gabriel Martinelli looks set to join William Saliba, Takehiro Tomiyasu and Mohamed Elneny on the sidelines after coming off early in the Brighton loss with a foot injury.
But Oleksandr Zinchenko (calf) could return after being spotted in last week’s training session.
What are the latest odds?
- Forest to win 19/4
- Draw 16/5
- Arsenal to win 8/15
*Odds courtesy of Ladbrokes are correct at time of publication
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
