Arsenal v Nottingham Forest, 03 September 1977
| Score | 3-0 to Arsenal |
| Competition | League Division One |
| Venue | Highbury |
| Attendance | 40,810 |
View Arsenal v Nottingham Forest head to head
Ritchie Powling made his final appearance.
3 Arsenal
Goals:
| Liam Brady | penalty |
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| Frank Stapleton |
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| Frank Stapleton |
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Starting lineup:
Goalkeeper
Pat Jennings
Defender
Sammy Nelson
Defender
David O'Leary
Defender
Richie Powling
Defender
Pat Rice
Defender/Centre back
Willie Young
Midfielder
Liam Brady
Midfielder
Graham Rix
Midfielder
Trevor Ross
Forward
Malcolm Macdonald
Forward
Frank Stapleton