Ange-ball was "impossible" to implement as Ange Postecoglou's managerial stint at Nottingham Forest began with a tough 3-0 defeat to Arsenal at Emirates Stadium.

The Australian was sacked by Tottenham in June, but he was back in the Premier League hot seat on Saturday against a rampant Gunners outfit who showed why they are one of the favourites for this season's title.

Arsenal midfielder Martin Zubimendi scored a double and Viktor Gyokeres an easy tap-in during the rout.

Postecoglou had just days to get his squad ready for the match following the controversial sacking of Portuguese boss Nuno Espirito Santo, who fell out with Forest's Greek owner Evangelos Marinakis.

"Impossible," Postecoglou said during his pre-match interview when asked if there had been enough time to bed down his p

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