# Arsenal defeat Nottingham Forest 1-0 at City Ground > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/arsenal-and-nottingham-forest-premier-league-matchup > Updated: 2026-10-21T07:48:08.000Z. Sources: 158. Developments: 4. 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. ## Claims - Arsenal defeated Nottingham Forest 1-0. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Mandé much scored the winning goal in the 80th minute. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Arsenal defeated Nottingham Forest 1-0 at the City Ground. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Noni Madueke scored the winning goal in the 80th minute. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Arsenal reached 18 points in the Premier League standings. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Arsenal is three points behind league leaders Manchester City. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Arsenal has 18 points in the Premier League. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Arsenal is three points behind Manchester City in the standings. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Nottingham Forest fell into the relegation zone with five points. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Arsenal has won six of its first seven Premier League matches. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Arsenal secured their third consecutive victory across all competitions. (single source) - Mandé much entered the match as a substitute for Eze. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-10-21: 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. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/arsenal-secure-1-0-victory-over-nottingham-forest ### 2026-10-18: 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. 54 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/arsenal-defeat-nottingham-forest-1-0-via-late-madueke-goal-1 ### 2026-10-16: 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. 107 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/arsenal-face-nottingham-forest-amid-injury-updates ### 2026-10-14: 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. 10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/arsenal-to-face-nottingham-forest-in-premier-league-clash --- Cite as: Arsenal defeat Nottingham Forest 1-0 at City Ground. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/arsenal-and-nottingham-forest-premier-league-matchup