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A thrilling Premier League encounter is set for Sunday as Nottingham Forest welcomes Arsenal to the City Ground. Forest enters the match on a difficult run, having lost consecutive games to Crystal Palace and Coventry. The team has struggled to find the net, scoring only five goals so far, making them the second-lowest scoring side in the league. However, their solid home record could provide a boost as they head into gameweek seven.
Arsenal, on the other hand, is riding high after a 2-1 victory over Leeds last weekend, which briefly lifted them to the top of the Premier League table, level on points with Manchester City. The Gunners have been in exceptional form, winning nine of their last ten matches in all competitions, including a commanding 3-0 win over Lille. With momentum on their side, Arsenal will look to continue their impressive run.
Key Analysis
The contrast in form between the two teams is stark: Arsenal's attacking prowess and recent success juxtapose Forest's offensive struggles. Yet, Forest's home advantage could be the equalizer. The City Ground has been a fortress for Forest, and they will rely on their home crowd to disrupt Arsenal's rhythm. Arsenal's defense, which has been solid, will need to contain Forest's counter-attacks. The midfield battle will be crucial, with Arsenal's creativity likely to dominate possession. Forest must capitalize on set pieces and any defensive lapses to have a chance. This match could hinge on whether Forest's defense can hold firm against Arsenal's relentless pressure.
For viewers in the United States, the match will be broadcast live on NBCSN, which is available for streaming on Fubo. Fubo offers a free trial for new subscribers. Additionally, fans can stream the match on Peacock. The game kicks off at 4:30 p.m. local time at City Ground in Nottinghamshire, England. Here is how that time translates across the U.S.: Eastern Time: 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, October 18; Central Time: 10:30 a.m.; Mountain Time: 9:30 a.m.; Pacific Time: 8:30 a.m.
Radio coverage is available nationwide on the SiriusXM app and channel 188. The SiriusXM Sports Pass provides access to live play-by-play of NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, college football and basketball, PGA Tour, NASCAR, and more. New subscribers can get their first month free, then pay $5 per month or $49 for a year.
Here is the full Premier League schedule for this week (all times ET):
- Saturday, October 17: Everton vs. Chelsea (7:30 a.m.), Fulham vs. Hull (10 a.m.), Man City vs. Ipswich Town (10 a.m.), Brentford vs. Liverpool (10 a.m.), Newcastle vs. Aston Villa (12:30 p.m.)
- Sunday, October 18: Brighton vs. Palace (9 a.m.), Bournemouth vs. Sunderland (9 a.m.), Leeds vs. Man United (9 a.m.), Nottingham Forest vs. Arsenal (11:30 a.m.)
- Monday, October 19: Tottenham Hotspur vs. Coventry (3 p.m.)
Originally reported by sportingnews.