Arsenal snatched a hard-fought victory at Nottingham Forest, winning 1-0 thanks to a late deflected strike from Noni Madueke. This goal, which came from the Gunners' only shot on target, keeps Arsenal within striking distance of Manchester City, while condemning Forest to the relegation zone.

After 80 minutes of frustration for Arsenal, Madueke, who came on as a substitute, cut inside from the left and unleashed a shot that deflected off Jair Cunha, leaving goalkeeper Matz Sels wrong-footed.

The match unfolded as follows:

• First Half: Arsenal dominated possession but failed to register any shots on target. Key moments included:

  • Kai Havertz missing a header from a Declan Rice free-kick.
  • Gabriel's set-piece effort cleared off the line by Ousmane Diomande.

• Second Half: Forest began to threaten with counter-attacks. Notable incidents included:

  • Murillo almost equalizing in stoppage time with a stunning run, but curled his shot narrowly wide.
  • Ezri Konsa making a crucial late challenge to deny Liam Delap.

Despite their best efforts, Forest struggled to capitalize on their chances, continuing their search for a first home league goal this season. The result leaves Arsenal on 18 points, three behind leaders Manchester City, while Nottingham Forest drops deeper into the relegation zone.