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Arsenal defeat Nottingham Forest 1-0 at City Ground

Overview

Arsenal secured a narrow 1-0 victory against Nottingham Forest at the City Ground during their Premier League Matchweek 7 fixture on October 18, 2026. The decisive goal arrived in the 80th minute when Noni Madueke, who entered the match as a substitute for Eberechi Eze, scored after a shot deflected off Jair Cunha and beat goalkeeper Matz Sels. This goal provided the only shot on target for the visitors. Despite the win, Arsenal faced challenges breaking through a highly organized Nottingham Forest defense for much of the match, including a “turgid first half” where they struggled to convert possession into clear scoring opportunities. While the Gunners dominated possession, they faced several late threats from Forest, including chances for Murillo and Liam Delap. To increase offensive pressure, manager Mikel Arteta utilized several tactical substitutions, including Madueke, Jurrien Timber, Mikel Merino, and Viktor Gyökeres. Arteta defended his decisions, noting the difficulty of breaking through Forest’s defensive structure and praising the impact of his substitutes in changing the game's dynamic. He also credited the defensive resilience of players such as Declan Rice and Ezri Konsa. The victory allows Arsenal to remain in second place in the league standings with 18 points, maintaining pressure on leaders Manchester City, who sit three points ahead. This result highlights a trend for the Gunners, who have scored eight of their 11 league goals in the second half of matches this season. Goalkeeper David Raya praised the squad's mental resilience and character in overcoming a venue where the team has previously struggled. Nottingham Forest, managed by Oliver Glasner, remained competitive despite the loss. The defeat leaves Forest in the relegation zone (18th place) with five points and marks a continued struggle to secure a home win this season.

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Mikel Arteta · Nottingham Forest · Arsenal · Noni Madueke · Oliver Glasner

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Timeline

  1. [SPORTS] 5 sources
    Arsenal secure 1-0 victory over Nottingham Forest

    Noni Madueke's 80th-minute goal secured a 1-0 win for Arsenal against Nottingham Forest, continuing a trend of strong second-half performances.

  2. [SPORTS] 54 sources
    Arsenal secure narrow 1-0 win over Nottingham Forest

    Noni Madueke scored an 80th-minute deflected goal to give Arsenal a 1-0 win over Nottingham Forest, keeping them three points behind Premier League leaders Manchester City.

  3. [SPORTS] 107 sources
    Arsenal defeat Nottingham Forest 1-0 at City Ground

    Noni Madueke scored an 80th-minute deflected goal to give Arsenal a 1-0 away win against Nottingham Forest, keeping the Gunners in the Premier League title race.

  4. [SPORTS] 10 sources
    Arsenal to face Nottingham Forest in Premier League clash

    Arsenal visits Nottingham Forest at the City Ground this Sunday for a Premier League clash, aiming to maintain their strong start to the season against a Forest side seeking consistency.

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