Arsenal thrashes Nottingham Forest and tops the Premier League: match overview.

According to The Sun: Arsenal confidently topped the Premier League table after defeating Nottingham Forest at the Emirates stadium.

The Gunners won 3-0, marking their third victory of the season.

Arsenal triumphed over Nottingham Forest at the Emirates Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images Martin Zubimendi opened the scoring with a wonderful goal EPA/ANDY RAIN Victor Gyökeres scored his first goal for Arsenal Sportimage Ltd/Alamy Live News Zubimendi scored his second goal ten minutes before the final whistle HENRY NICHOLLS/AFP via Getty Images

Martin Zubimendi opened the scoring in the 32nd minute with a stunning volley that hit the top left corner.

Victor Gyökeres doubled the lead in the 61st minute after a brilliant pass from Eberechi Eze, who received an excellent cross from Ricardo Calafiori.

Zubimendi, bought for £51 million, secured his brace in the 79th minute with a precise header from a cross by Leandro Trossard.

But how did Mikel Arteta's stars perform against Nottingham? Find out how Rob Maul rates each Arsenal player below:

Player Ratings:

David Raya – 7

This day was special for the Spanish goalkeeper as he made his 100th appearance for Arsenal. He would have preferred a quieter match as even the new coaching staff posed no serious threats.

Jurrien Timber – 6

The Dutchman was solid in defense but failed to convert his opportunity from a corner.

Christian Mosquera – 7

In his Premier League debut, the Spaniard handled the challenges from the opposition well.

Gabriel Magalhães – 7

The Brazilian again showcased excellent defending, not allowing any threats from the opponents.

Ricardo Calafiori – 6

Despite receiving a yellow card, his assist for the second goal was crucial.

Martin Ødegaard – 4

The captain played only 18 minutes before leaving the match due to injury.

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Martin Zubimendi – 8 (Player of the Match)

Impressive performance from the midfielder, remembered for his superb volley - a real celebration for the fans.

Mikel Merino – 6

Solid performance from the Spaniard, but he should have scored in the seventh minute.

Nonny Madueke – 8

Second-best player of the match - his corner set up Zubimendi's goal.

Victor Gyökeres – 7

The Swedish forward opened the scoring in the early minutes of the match, improving his game in scoring actions.

Eberechi Eze – 7

After a cautious first half, he demonstrated his regained form, providing an essential cross for Gyökeres's goal without VAR's assistance.

Substituted Players:

Ethan Nwaneri – 6 (substituted in the 18th minute)

The teenager handled the responsibility well, replacing the injured captain Ødegaard, and did not let the team down.

Miles Lewis-Skelly – 6 (substituted in the 68th minute)

The game was already decided when the Englishman came on, so he couldn't showcase his abilities.

Leandro Trossard – 7 (substituted in the 79th minute)

He provided an excellent pass to Zubimendi for his second goal of the match.

Declan Rice – 6 (substituted in the 68th minute)

This is only the third match where he came on as a substitute. He got close to scoring, almost reaching the pass.

Gabriel Martinelli – 5 (substituted in the 78th minute)

The Brazilian needs to be patient. He has recently not been in the starting lineup.

With this victory, Arsenal strengthened their position at the top of the Premier League and confirmed their intentions to fight for the championship title. It is an important event for the team and its fans, as the start of the season has proven worthy. The upcoming matches will show whether the team can maintain its positive dynamics and realize its ambitions for the season.