Edu's insight on window planning and Nic's rallying cry for Reds

HEAD coach Sean Dyche has plenty to reflect on as Nottingham Forest aim to make the most of a free week ahead of a big game at the City Ground.

- By SARAH CLAPSON

The Reds are without a midweek fixture but have much to work on as they look ahead to Saturday's clash with Arsenal (5.30pm).

Taking on the title challengers will be a tough test for Dyche's side and improvements will be needed from their last performance.

The Forest boss did not hold back in his criticism of his team’s first half display after they were dumped out of the FA Cup by Wrexham last Friday.

He will no doubt be eager to see a response.

Although they are seven points clear of the bottom three, the Reds know they still have work to do in the battle for Premier League survival.

Ahead of this weekend's match, here's a look at the latest goings-on Trentside:

There has been much focus on Forest’s global head of football Edu recently.

Doubts are said to have emerged over the former Arsenal sporting director's future at the City Ground.