Nottingham Forest v Arsenal: Latest team news and predicted line-ups

Nottingham Forest host Arsenal on Sunday in the seventh round of the Premier League, with both sides pursuing important targets at opposite ends of the table.

Forest are looking for points to move further away from the relegation zone, while Arsenal arrive with ambitions of reaching the top of the standings. These are the expected line-ups for the meeting.

Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest could be without Savona and Nikola Milenkovic, who are both carrying injuries. Igor Jesus is also doubtful after being added to the injury list.

Liam Delap is expected to continue as the central striker. He could again be supported by Morgan Gibbs-White and Dan Ndoye, who scored in the previous match against Crystal Palace.

Matz Sels is expected to remain in goal. The likely defence includes Ola Aina, Ousmane Diomande and Murillo, with Daniel Munoz, Xaver Schlager, James McAtee and Neco Williams forming the midfield.

Nottingham Forest predicted XI: Goalkeeper: Matz Sels Defenders: Ola Aina, Ousmane Diomande, Murillo Midfielders: Daniel Munoz, Xaver Schlager, James McAtee, Neco Williams Forwards: Morgan Gibbs-White, Dan Ndoye, Liam Delap

Arsenal

Arsenal will be without William Saliba, Piero Hincapie, Martin Zubimendi and Tzolis, all of whom are unavailable for the match.

Mikel Arteta rotated his squad during the week but is expected to select a side close to his strongest available team at Nottingham Forest. Riccardo Calafiori, Martin Ødegaard, Bukayo Saka and Kai Havertz are all expected to return to the starting line-up.

Timber may keep his place after an impressive performance, although the predicted team lists Ben White at right-back. Gabriel remains a key part of Arsenal’s defence and is expected to start.

David Raya is set to continue in goal, with Ezri Konsa and Gabriel expected to form the centre-back partnership alongside Ben White and Riccardo Calafiori in defence.

Bruno Guimaraes, Declan Rice and Martin Ødegaard are the likely midfield combination. Saka, Eberechi Eze and Havertz are expected to lead the attack.

Arsenal predicted XI: Goalkeeper: David Raya Defenders: Ben White, Ezri Konsa, Gabriel, Riccardo Calafiori Midfielders: Bruno Guimaraes, Declan Rice, Martin Ødegaard Forwards: Bukayo Saka, Eberechi Eze, Kai Havertz

The Premier League fixture will be Nottingham Forest’s seventh league match of the campaign. The published odds list Nottingham Forest at 5.80 to win, with a draw priced at 3.90 and an Arsenal victory at 1.61.