Arsenal have a golden opportunity to tighten their grip on the Premier League title race this evening as they travel to face Nottingham Forest at the City Ground. A victory would send the Gunners nine points clear of rivals Manchester City, who suffered a surprise 2-0 defeat in the Manchester derby earlier on Tuesday, 17 January 2026.
Team News and Confirmed Lineups
Mikel Arteta's squad is beginning to see key players return from injury, with Kai Havertz available again and named among the substitutes. The confirmed Arsenal starting XI shows one change from the side that beat Chelsea, with Noni Madueke coming into the attack.
Arsenal starting XI: Raya; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Timber; Zubimendi, Rice, Odegaard; Madueke, Martinelli, Gyokeres.
Substitutes: Arrizabalaga, Mosquera, Lewis-Skelly, Merino, Havertz, Eze, Saka, Trossard, Jesus.
Spanish defender Cristhian Mosquera was also spotted at the ground and takes a place on the bench, providing further defensive cover for Arteta.
How and When to Watch the Match
The crucial Premier League clash is scheduled for a 5:30pm GMT kick-off on Tuesday, 17 January 2026. The match will be held at Nottingham Forest's City Ground.
For fans in the UK, the game will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 1. Coverage is also available to stream via the Discovery+ app and platform.
The Stakes in the Title Race
Today's results have handed Arsenal a significant psychological boost before a ball is even kicked at the City Ground. Manchester City's loss, inflicted by new Manchester United manager Michael Carrick in his first game, has opened the door for the Gunners to establish a commanding lead.
Striker Viktor Gyokeres, who scored in the midweek win over Chelsea, leads the line again as Arsenal look to capitalise fully on their rival's stumble. With the squad's injury problems easing, Arteta will be confident his side can take a major step towards the Premier League crown with a professional performance in Nottingham.
