Forest currently scheduled to face Newcastle and Arsenal in the space of a couple of days
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| MIKEL ARTETA’S SIDE HAVE STRUGGLED AT THE CITY GROUND IN RECENT SEASONS ARSENAL FC VIA GETTY IMAGES |
Arsenal’s pivotal trip to Nottingham Forest next month could be pushed back by a day.
Nuno Espirito Santo’s side are enjoying a superb season, sitting third in the Premier League and only two points behind the Gunners in second.
The two sides are scheduled to meet at the City Ground on February 25, but reports suggest a new date could be set for the fixture.
The Daily Mail report that the match is set to be pushed back to Wednesday February 26, to avoid Forest playing twice in a little over 48 hours.
As it stands, Forest will play away at Newcastle on the Sunday and then host Arsenal two days later. The Gunners would have an extra day of rest, as they take on West Ham at the Emirates Stadium on the Saturday.
Arsenal will have a weekend off after their trip to Forest in midweek, as they will not be involved in the fifth round of the FA Cup.
Next month’s showdown could prove to have a significant impact on the outcome of the title race.
Forest have lost only twice at home this season and held Liverpool to a draw earlier this week. Arsenal beat Forest at home earlier this season, but have lost on three of their last four trips to the City Ground.
- MATT VERRI
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