London, January 17, 2026
Arsenal Aim to Maintain Premier League Lead Amidst City’s Derby Challenge
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Catch all the action as Arsenal travels to face Nottingham Forest, while Manchester City takes on Manchester United in a highly anticipated derby.
- Arsenal currently holds a six-point lead at the top of the Premier League table.
- The match between Nottingham Forest and Arsenal will be played at the City Ground on Saturday.
- Manchester City faces Manchester United in a crucial derby on the same day.
- Several streaming options are available depending on your location, including DAZN, TNT Sports, HBO MAX, Disney+, Universo, Peacock, TeleXitos, and NBC.
Arsenal will look to solidify their position at the Premier League summit when they face Nottingham Forest this Saturday, January 17, at the City Ground. The Gunners, fresh off a 3-2 victory over Chelsea in the EFL Cup, are aiming to continue their strong form as Manchester City simultaneously battles Manchester United in a thrilling derby.
How to Watch Nottingham Forest vs. Arsenal
Fans in Spain can tune into the match via DAZN. Viewers in Mexico can follow the game on TNT Sports and HBO MAX. South American audiences can catch the action on Disney+, while those in the United States have several options: Universo, Peacock, TeleXitos, and NBC.
Streaming From Anywhere with a VPN
If you’re located outside of your usual viewing region, a virtual private network (VPN) can allow you to access your preferred streaming services. A VPN, such as NordVPN, establishes a secure connection for streaming.
Match Details and Start Times
The match is scheduled for Saturday, January 17, at 6:30 p.m. (Spain time) at the City Ground stadium. Here’s a breakdown of start times in other regions:
- Mexico: 11:30 a.m.
- Argentina: 2:30 p.m.
- United States: 12:30 p.m. (Eastern time)
Preview: Gunners Look to Continue Winning Streak
Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal side is in fine form, having won five consecutive Premier League games since their December 6th loss to Aston Villa, punctuated by a 0-0 draw against Liverpool. They also advanced to the fourth round of the FA Cup with a win at Portsmouth, positioning themselves well to compete for multiple trophies this season.
Nottingham Forest, meanwhile, are focused on Premier League survival after being eliminated from the FA Cup by Wrexham on penalties. Sean Dyche’s team will be buoyed by their recent victory over West Ham, a much-needed result after four consecutive league defeats. Historically, the City Ground has proven a difficult venue for Arsenal, with the Gunners having won only once in their last five visits, losing three of those matches.
Injury Updates and Key Statistics
Nottingham Forest will be without the services of Arsenal loanee Oleksandr Zinchenko due to ineligibility. Goalkeeper John Victor, midfielder Ryan Yates, and forward Chris Wood are also sidelined with injuries. Morgan Gibbs-White is just one goal or assist away from reaching 50 direct contributions in the Premier League – a milestone no Forest player has ever achieved.
Arsenal will be missing defensive trio Riccardo Calafiori, Piero Hincapie, and Cristhian Mosquera. Mikel Arteta faces a decision at left-back, choosing between Myles Lewis-Skelly and Jurrien Timber.
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