Arsenal star Reiss Nelson made an instant impact after replacing the injured Bukayo Saka during the 5-0 win against Nottingham Forest.
Nelson came off the bench to score twice and provide an assist as the Gunners ran riot at the Emirates Stadium, with Gabriel Martinelli, Martin Odegaard and Thomas Partey also scoring. Gabriel Jesus had a hand in three goals but failed to end his goal drought, meaning he has now gone seven games without netting for Arsenal in all competitions.
Saka had to be substituted in the first half after suffering an ankle injury moments after assisting Martinelli's opening goal. Mikel Arteta turned to Nelson as his replacement, with the 22-year-old making his first Premier League appearance of the season.
READ MORE: Arsenal star proves Thierry Henry right after impressive display in win vs Nottingham Forest
Speaking after the 5-0 win against Nottingham Forest at the Emirates Stadium, Arteta was full of praise for Nelson and hinted that the 22-year-old might be set for more minutes leading up to the World Cup. The Arsenal boss said: "I'm really happy for him [Nelson].
"He is a player that is really trying, he's changed and evolved a lot, and he deserves the chance. He hasn't had many minutes yet, and I'm really happy for him.
"It's great that we have different players to score and different threats. It's really positive."
Arsenal are waiting to know the full extent of Saka's ankle injury with Arteta and England boss Gareth Southgate sweating over his fitness ahead of the London derby against Chelsea this weekend and the World Cup in Qatar next month. Nelson looks set to have the chance to show he belongs at the Emirates Stadium as he deputises in Saka's absence and looks to continue to impress Arteta.
READ NEXT:
Saka, Elneny, Marquinhos: Arsenal injury news and return dates after Nottingham Forest victory
Reiss Nelson's 837-day goal record revealed as Gabriel Magalhaes leaves Arsenal crowd in shock
Mikel Arteta provides Arsenal Bukayo Saka injury update after World Cup scare in Forest victory
Arsenal player ratings vs Nottingham Forest as Nelson stars with Partey and Odegaard stunners
Arsenal news and transfers LIVE: All the latest news, rumours and gossip from the Emirates Stadium
