Ange Postecoglou opens with defeat as Martin Zubimendi scores twice for Arsenal

Ange Postecoglou opens with defeat as Martin Zubimendi scores twice for Arsenal

Martin Zubimendi celebrates his second goal (John Walton/PA)

Martin Zubimendi’s brace for Arsenal condemned Ange Postecoglou to a 3-0 defeat in his first match in charge of Nottingham Forest.

Postecoglou was back in a Premier League dugout 99 days after he was dismissed as Tottenham manager but his side were behind on 32 minutes following Zubimendi’s brilliant 20-yard volley.

Viktor Gyokeres doubled Arsenal’s advantage just 46 seconds into the second half before Zubimendi headed home his second with 11 minutes remaining.

Viktor Gyokeres turns away in celebration after scoring Arsenal’s second goal (John Walton/PA)

The dominant win puts Arsenal’s Premier League title aspirations back on track following the