Nottingham Forest manager Oliver Glasner has confirmed that Morgan Gibbs-White faces a late fitness test ahead of their highly anticipated Premier League fixture against reigning champions Arsenal. Gibbs-White sustained a minor muscle issue during their recent defeat at Crystal Palace, leaving Forest anxiously waiting to see if he can recover in time for the weekend clash.
Mikel Arteta has offered a promising fitness update on Martin Zubimendi as Arsenal prepare for a challenging trip to the City Ground. The Spanish midfielder has been sidelined alongside Piero Hincapie, but the Gunners boss suggests one is much closer to a return than the other.
Neco Williams is Nottingham Forest’s reigning Player of the Year, but City Ground legend Des Walker has admitted to GOAL that the Reds’ “best” performer across the last 18 months may need to be replaced as a long-running left wing-back debate rumbles on. With Oliver Glasner favouring a three-man defensive unit, specialist individuals are required in order to deliver collective balance.
Crystal Palace produced a stunning comeback to defeat Nottingham Forest 3-1 and ruin Oliver Glasner’s return to Selhurst Park. The Eagles found themselves behind early on but rallied brilliantly with goals from Daichi Kamada, Jefferson Lerma, and Yeremy Pino to secure a vital Premier League victory and leave their former manager empty-handed on a dramatic afternoon.
Nottingham Forest manager Oliver Glasner has delivered a stark warning regarding the ongoing legal battle involving Manchester City, suggesting the Premier League's global reputation is at risk. The German coach believes that the integrity of the competition is under threat following the recent findings against the reigning champions.
James McAtee has looked like a man reborn in 2026-27, having been handed a more prominent role at Nottingham Forest, and Reds legend Des Walker has told GOAL that the Manchester City academy graduate could follow former team-mate Elliot Anderson into the senior England squad. International success has previously been enjoyed as a European Championship-winning captain of the Three Lions’ U21 side.
Harrison Armstrong - who has been billed as ‘Everton’s Steven Gerrard’ - delivered a unique transfer quirk during the summer window of 2026, ex-Toffees star Alan Stubbs has admitted to GOAL. The 19-year-old midfielder appeared destined to leave the Hill Dickinson Stadium at one stage, as Nottingham Forest agreed a fee, but supporter backlash ensured that no deal went through.
England will require a suitable heir to Harry Kane’s goalscoring crown to step up at some point, so could Liam Delap be that man? Nottingham Forest legend Des Walker has told GOAL why a 10-goal debut campaign at the City Ground could help the burly frontman to stake his claim to a first senior call-up and put him next in line for the most iconic of No.9 shirts.
Morgan Gibbs-White has strongly defended a light-hearted social media video posted by his fiancée following his sudden England call-up. The Nottingham Forest captain had his Dubai family holiday cut short by Thomas Tuchel, but insists that representing his country remains his absolute priority despite the couple sharing a viral joke about the sudden change of plans.
Morgan Gibbs-White does not need to leave Nottingham Forest in order to become an England regular, Reds legend Des Walker has told GOAL. The talented playmaker has been drafted into the latest Three Lions squad following the injury-enforced withdrawal of Cole Palmer. He was overlooked for 2026 World Cup duty, leading to inevitable questions being asked of where his long-term future should lie.
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