Get ready for a thrilling Premier League showdown as Arsenal FC takes on Nottingham Forest! But here's the twist: Arsenal's lineup is shrouded in mystery, with key players nursing injuries.
Our insider sources reveal that the quartet of Piero Hincapie, Riccardo Calafiori, Cristhian Mosquera, and Max Dowman are all doubtful for the match. Will any of them make a surprise comeback? Manager Mikel Arteta isn't giving anything away just yet.
"There might be a chance, but I need to consult with the medical team first," Arteta said. "We'll see after today's training session if anyone is fit for the weekend."
And this is the part most people miss: Arteta has a tough decision to make at right-back. He could go with the experienced Ben White or opt for the versatile Jurrien Timber, who can also play on the left.
Our predicted Arsenal XI (4-3-3) looks like this: Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Lewis-Skelly; Zubimendi, Rice, Odegaard; Saka, Gyokeres, Trossard.
But here's where it gets controversial: with so many injuries, will Arteta stick to his preferred formation, or will he need to adapt and change things up?
Join us at the City Ground, Nottingham, on January 17, 2026, at 5:30 pm GMT to find out! Catch all the action live on TNT Sports.
What do you think? Will Arsenal's injured stars make a miraculous recovery? And will Arteta's tactical decisions pay off? Let us know in the comments!
