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Arsenal XI vs Nottingham Forest: Starting lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Premier League today

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Verri, M. (2026, October 18). Arsenal XI vs Nottingham Forest: Starting lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Premier League today. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/arsenal-fc-xi-vs-nottingham-forest-starting-lineup-confirmed-team-news-injury-latest-premier-league-2026-today-b1300927.html

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Arsenal's lineup for their Premier League match against Nottingham Forest on Sunday, October 18 at 4:30 PM BST has been announced. Bukayo Saka, who overcame a minor illness to come off the bench and score in Arsenal’s Champions League win over Lille, returns to start alongside Kai Havertz and captain Martin Odegaard. Riccardo Calafiori also starts after resting for Tuesday's game. The article lists the full starting lineup and substitutes but notes that William Saliba, Marley Hincapie, and Mohamed Tzolis are out due to injuries.

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As of the latest update on October 18, 2026, Arsenal's starting lineup for their Premier League match against Nottingham Forest has been confirmed. The England winger Bukayo Saka, despite dealing with a minor illness, is expected to start after coming off the bench in Arsenal’s recent Champions League victory over Lille and scoring within six minutes of entering the game. Forward Kai Havertz and captain Martin Odegaard also return to the starting lineup.

The match will take place at City Ground on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at 4:30pm BST. Arsenal’s squad includes Riccardo Calafiori, who gets his first start after resting against Lille, and Bruno Guimaraes in midfield alongside Declan Rice. Eberechi Eze receives a rare start on the left wing.

Injured players include William Saliba, Piero Hincapie, and Christos Tzolis. Arsenal’s lineup for this Premier League match indicates they are not planning to rest key players despite having a crucial Champions League clash against Bayern Munich coming up next week in Germany.

Written for “Arsenal XI Vs Nottingham Forest Lineup Updates” on 2026-10-18, grounded in this article and the 3 other(s) covering the same event.

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“Both articles discuss the predicted and confirmed lineup for Arsenal's match against Nottingham Forest, referencing the same recent Champions League game involving Lille and mentioning the same player statuses.”

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“Both articles discuss Arsenal's lineup and team news for the upcoming match against Nottingham Forest, mentioning the recovery of Bukayo Saka from illness and the inclusion of Kai Havertz and Martin Odegaard in the starting lineup.”

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“Article A provides an overview and preview of the match, while Article B focuses specifically on the starting lineup and team news for the same day's match, suggesting they are reporting different aspects but not the exact same specific occurrence.”

Arsenal XI vs Nottingham Forest: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup and injury latest different event · 60%

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“The articles discuss team news and predictions for Arsenal's match against Nottingham Forest, but they are from different dates indicating different points in preparation or aftermath of the game.”

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🔮 Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta revealed after the match that Saka had been dealing with a minor illness issue, but he is expected to be ready to start against Forest in the Premier League.

2026-10-18 · assertive framing · Arsenal XI vs Nottingham Forest: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Premier League today

🔮 "For example, after the game with Lille, he came in and he’d made a massive impact and you could see straight away what he did on the pitch.

2026-10-17 · assertive framing · Arsenal: Kai Havertz backed to hit 'new level' as Mikel Arteta sets goal target

🔮 Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta revealed after the match that Saka had been dealing with a minor illness issue, but he is expected to be ready to start against Forest in the Premier League.

2026-10-17 · assertive framing · Arsenal XI vs Nottingham Forest: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Premier League

🔮 However, when it was put to him that those performances could be due to a lack of rhythm after limited minutes this season, Arteta was firm in his response.

2026-10-16 · assertive framing · Arsenal: Mikel Arteta makes exciting Noni Madueke prediction amid warning to fringe players

🔮 Hincapie was expected to be out for "weeks", ruling him out of upcoming matches against Forest and Bayern Munich.

2026-10-16 · assertive framing · Mikel Arteta reveals major Arsenal boost in new four-man injury update

🔮 Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta revealed after the match that Saka had been dealing with a minor illness issue, but he is expected to be ready to start against Forest on Sunday.

2026-10-15 · mixed framing · Arsenal XI vs Nottingham Forest: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup and injury latest

🔮 " That was a particularly significant red card as it means Olise will not be available for Bayern's next Champions League match against Arsenal.

2026-10-14 · assertive framing · Arsenal handed huge boost for Bayern Munich showdown after 'super dumb' red card

🔮 "I think it will be a matter of weeks but we don't know exactly how many."

2026-10-13 · assertive framing · Arsenal: Mikel Arteta reveals Piero Hincapie and Martin Zubimendi return timelines as injury worries grow

🔮 "They're both going to miss tomorrow's match, that's for sure," Arsenal boss Arteta said on Monday. "Today they're going to have a further scan and probably tomorrow we'll know more and then we'll see how they're going to go." In the absence of Hincapie, Myles Lewis-Skelly could find himself returning to left-back.

2026-10-13 · speculative framing · Arsenal XI vs Lille: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Champions League today

🔮 The teenager is expected to be in the squad for Tuesday night's match and Arteta is confident Dowman will step up again if given an opportunity.

2026-10-12 · assertive framing · Mikel Arteta backs Arsenal star after surprise Lionel Messi prediction

Also by Matt Verri

Arsenal XI vs Nottingham Forest: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Premier League today

2026-10-18 · Evening Standard

Arsenal: Kai Havertz backed to hit 'new level' as Mikel Arteta sets goal target

2026-10-17 · Evening Standard

Arsenal XI vs Nottingham Forest: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Premier League

2026-10-17 · Evening Standard

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2026-10-16 · Evening Standard

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The England winger was initially named on the bench for the midweek victory over Lille in the Champions League, before coming on in the second half and registering a goal and an assist within six minutes. asserted

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Mikel Arteta revealed after the match that Saka had been dealing with a minor illness issue, but he starts against Forest in the Premier League. asserted

he → reveal → League

Forward Kai Havertz and captain Martin Odegaard also return to the Gunners’ starting lineup at the City Ground. asserted

Havertz → return → Ground

Riccardo Calafiori starts in the Midlands, having been given a full rest against Lille on Tuesday. asserted

Calafiori → start → Tuesday

Bruno Guimaraes is in midfield with Declan Rice, while Eberechi Eze gets a rare start on the left. asserted

Eze → get → left

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