Arsenal XI vs Nottingham Forest: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Premier League

Arsenal will have Bukayo Saka back in their starting lineup to face Nottingham Forest on Sunday.Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta revealed after the match that Saka had been dealing with a minor illness issue, but he is expected to be ready to start against Forest in the Premier League.Forward Kai Havertz and captain Martin Odegaard are also set to return to the Gunners’ starting lineup at the City Ground.Arsenal have a huge Champions League clash with Bayern Munich to come in Germany on Wednesday night. However, with two European wins already under their belts this season, it would be a surprise if Arteta named a weakened side at Forest in preparation for that match.That means that Riccardo Calafiori is expected to start in the Midlands, having been given a full rest against Lille on Tuesday.Quick impact: Bukayo Saka shone off the bench for Arsenal against Lille in the Champions LeagueGettyWith Noni Madueke also offering a threat when he has been used off the left, Arteta has a decision to make in the continued absence of the injured Christos Tzolis, who he hopes to have back in the next few weeks following a hamstring issue suffered playing for Greece.There is also a difficult call to make regarding Ben White and Jurrien Timber at right-back, with White potentially getting the nod against Forest as Timber’s minutes continue to be managed carefully after his injury problems.Long-term absentee William Saliba is now back in individual training following a serious back injury suffered at the World Cup amid hopes that a return could await at some point in November, but he is still some way off being in contention as things stand.Read MorePredicted Arsenal XI vs Nottingham Forest (4-2-3-1): Raya; White, Konsa, Gabriel, Calafiori; Rice, Guimaraes; Saka, Odegaard, Eze; HavertzInjured: Saliba, Hincapie, TzolisTime and date: 4:30pm BST on Sunday October 18, 2026