Nottingham Forest 0-1 Arsenal: Five key takeaways from Premier League 2026-27 clash
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Madueke grabs a winner for the Gunners.
Arsenal got the better of Nottingham Forest 1-0 at the City Ground. The stalemate was finally broken in the 80th minute when winger Noni Madueke cut inside onto his right foot and unleashed a thunderous drive that sailed past custodian Matz Sels after receiving a key deflection off Jair Cunha. Centre-back Ezri Konsa and goalie David Raya were brilliant in guaranteeing that the Gunners’ lines were kept intact.
The victory kept the defending champions tight in the Premier League championship chase, only three points behind current leaders Manchester City.
Key takeaways from this Premier League clash
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5. Arsenal toothless in front of goal
Arteta’s team have had 72% of the ball but failed to produce a single shot on target; with ten minutes to go, they managed to find the winner as Noni Madueke gave the visitors some breathing space to continue their pressure on City.
4. Gunners go third in the table
Following a win over Forest, the Gunners have now dropped down to third place but remain only three points adrift of first-place Manchester City, who have continued their winning run this season and are top of the table. Mikel Arteta had an excellent chance to go second in the table but remained third due to goal difference after Brighton’s big-margin win today saw them climb to second spot.
3. Noni Madueke to the rescue
Noni Madueke converted in the 80th minute to give Arsenal a 1-0 lead against Nottingham Forest in their Premier League encounter. Madueke, who replaced Eberechi Eze at half-time, opened the scoring in the second half. Declan Rice provided the assist for the goal, which was then reviewed and given the go-ahead by VAR.
2. Forest continue search for second win this season
Nottingham Forest lost to Arsenal at the City Ground as the Reds continue their search for only their second Premier League win of the season. Nottingham Forest have struggled under new manager Oliver Glasner, who has won only one of their initial games in the top league and are now in the relegation zone.
Forest came into this encounter hoping to bounce back after back-to-back setbacks, including a 3-1 defeat to Crystal Palace and a 1-0 loss to Coventry City, but lost their third game straight.
1. Disappointing win for Arsenal
Arsenal managed to get away with a win against Nottingham Forest at the City Ground. Arsenal had 73% of possession but failed to produce a single shot on target during the whole game. Against Nottingham Forest’s low block, the Gunners probed and probed but lacked creativity and crispness in the final third. However, forward Madueke was able to find the space and gave the visitors a much-needed goal, which eventually proved to be a winner.
Who scored for Arsenal?
Noni Madueke scored the winner for the Gunners.
Where do Nottingham Forest stand in the table?
They are 18th in the table.
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