Aljoe’s Translation Triumph Steals the Spotlight After Zubimendi Brace

There’s the old adage: goals win games, but good interviews win the internet. Arsenal returned to winning ways with a 3-0 victory over Nottingham Forest — Viktor Gyokeres opened the scoring and Martin Zubimendi grabbed a brace — yet it was Sky Sports reporter Alex Aljoe who had many of us talking after the final whistle.

Back on track and hunting silverware

After that narrow defeat to Liverpool before the international break, Mikel Arteta’s side needed a bit of swagger and they got it. The win not only steadies the ship ahead of the Champions League curtain-raiser and the looming Manchester City test at the Emirates, it also underlines Arsenal’s relentless appetite: the Gunners have now put together a remarkable run of big wins, racking up more victories by three or more goals since 2023/24 than any other English club.

Zubimendi finally finds the net — twice

Summer signings like Gyokeres, Eberechi Eze and Noni Madueke were always expected to add firepower, but the quietest of the lot — former Real Sociedad anchor Martin Zubimendi — ended up the match-winner. The Spaniard, who has already been capped by his country, opened with a tidy strike from distance after a counter looked to be breaking down; he admitted afterwards he’d been focused on tracking back but the ball fell kindly and he hit it sweetly. His second? A perfectly timed header at the far post from a Leandro Trossard delivery — classic centre-mid timing, finish and celebration.

Aljoe’s bilingual masterclass

Alex Aljoe deserves every bit of the praise coming her way. With Zubimendi more comfortable speaking Spanish, she began the exchange in his language and then translated each question and answer live for the viewers. It was neat, natural and — crucially — accurate. That kind of composure on air makes interviews flow and gives supporters the full picture straight away.

Aljoe is no one-off in this department; broadcasters love a multilingual reporter and she’s proven in other matches she can switch lanes seamlessly. Fans on social platforms were fulsome in their praise, noting how useful and impressive it is to have a presenter who can relay a player’s thoughts in real time rather than relying on a third-party translator.

What it means for Arsenal

This result sends a message. Arsenal are not just pretty to watch at times, they can also be clinical. Zubimendi’s goals will give Arteta options and belief in midfield rotation, and the team heads into a testing spell with momentum. If the Gunners keep converting opportunities and performers like Zubimendi continue to chip in, they’ll remain right in the conversation for silverware this season.

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