"Mikel Arteta expressed his admiration for Liverpool's transfer business on the eve of this game, but Saturday's 3-0 win over Nottingham Forest was an early positive advert for Arsenal's summer recruitment strategy. While Liverpool smashed the British transfer record twice in one summer by acquiring Florian Wirtz and then Alexander Isak, the Gunners signed eight players for a combined fee of more than £260 million in an effort to avoid last season's mistakes."
"Arsenal were primarily a threat from corners, they suffered another injury as Martin Ødegaard trudged off after just 18 minutes and the return of Ange Postecoglou managing a team wearing white gave this a distinctly familiar feel. That was until the new boys made their presence felt. Noni Madueke had been Arsenal's most dangerous player in the opening half an hour but it was another summer arrival, Martín Zubimendi, who broke the deadlock with a stunning 32nd-minute volley."
Arsenal beat Nottingham Forest 3-0, showcasing the impact of summer signings and improved squad depth. The club signed eight players for more than £260 million to avoid past mistakes while rivals Liverpool spent heavily on Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak. Martin Ødegaard left injured after 18 minutes and was replaced by Ethan Nwaneri. Martín Zubimendi scored a 32nd-minute volley and later a header from Leandro Trossard's 79th-minute cross. Victor Gyökeres scored again, taking his tally to three goals in four appearances, with Eberechi Eze providing an assist on his full debut. Noni Madueke created significant attacking threat, especially from corners.
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