Wed Feb 26 21:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Arteta Makes One Change as Arsenal Faces Nottingham Forest
**LONDON –** Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has made a single alteration to his starting XI for tonight’s Premier League clash against Nottingham Forest at the City Ground. Jorginho replaces Thomas Partey in midfield, marking his first Premier League start since January 4th against Brighton. The rest of the team remains unchanged from the weekend’s victory over West Ham, with Mikel Merino retaining his forward position. Myles Lewis-Skelly is absent due to a one-match suspension following his red card against West Ham.
Arteta expressed confidence in his team selection, stating that it is “the best team to start” and acknowledging the need for substitutions during the match. He also highlighted Nottingham Forest’s strong home form and spirited team, anticipating a challenging game.
Forest, currently six points behind Arsenal, are unchanged from their weekend defeat to Newcastle. However, they boast a recent 7-0 home victory over Brighton.
**Arsenal Starting XI:** Raya, Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori, Jorginho, Rice, Odegaard, Nwaneri, Trossard, Merino.
**Nottingham Forest Starting XI:** Sels, Aina, Williams, Milenkovic, Murilo, Hudson-Odoi, Anderson, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, Elanga, Wood.
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