PLAYER RATINGS
BRICE SAMBA:
Didn’t have a great deal to do but ensured he caught the eye with a trademark one-handed catch from a corner. Rating: 7/10
JOE WORRALL:
Really solid. Arsenal barely had a look-in as the Reds’ back line stood firm. Made some important blocks and challenges to keep them at bay. Rating: 8/10
STEVE COOK:
Slotted into the Forest back line like he’d always been there. Pinged some lovely balls forward and earned a round of applause with a fabulous block to deny Eddie Nketiah. Promises to be a great signing. Rating: 8.5/10
SCOTT MCKENNA:
Mr Consistent did it again. That back three has the makings of being a formidable one for the Reds. Showed good awareness throughout. Rating: 8/10
DJED SPENCE:
A stand-out showing by the right-back, constantly doing Djed Spence things as he tore the Gunners apart. Superb forward runs and strong defensively. A performance of real class against top-flight opposition. Rating: 9/10
RYAN YATES:
Weighed in with an assist, just when the hosts needed it. Chipped in defensively, too, being alert to any danger. Rating: 7.5/10
JAMES GARNER:
Terrific free kick to force a strong save in the second half. Some of his other set-pieces weren’t always there but plenty of neat passes to make up for that. Rating: 7.5/10
JACK COLBACK:
Not an easy contest – up against Bukayo Saka when not in your favoured position. Stuck to his task throughout, though. Rating: 8/10
PHILIP ZINCKERNAGEL:
Came so close to making the breakthrough, forcing a really good save from Bernd Leno. Involved in plenty of bright moments. Rating: 7/10
KEINAN DAVIS:
Excellent debut for the Aston Villa loanee. Proved a handful for the Arsenal back line all night. Quickly got stuck in and showed strong hold-up play. Looks like he will have a lot to offer in the second half of the season. Rating: 8/10
BRENNAN JOHNSON:
Had the measure of Nuno Taveres early on, so much so the Gunners man suffered the indignity of a first-half substitution. Continued to put the visitors on the back foot with his awesome pace. Rating: 9/10