Premier League 26/27 · Round 7 · SUN, OCT 18
Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal FC match report: Arsenal edge past Nottingham Forest
A late goal settled a tight match at the City Ground, with Arsenal taking the points after a goalless first half.
By 10xSharp · Published
Final score
The match finished 1-0 to Arsenal, an away win. It was goalless at half-time. The only goal came in the 80th minute.
Goals
Noni Madueke scored the only goal in the 80th minute, assisted by Declan Rice. The goal gave Arsenal the lead and ultimately the win.
Match flow
Neither side held the upper hand in the first half. Arsenal were on top for most of the second half. Arsenal were on top for most of the match.
Key stats
Arsenal dominated possession with 74% to Nottingham Forest's 26%. Arsenal also had more attacks, 127 to 60, and more dangerous attacks, 79 to 32. Nottingham Forest had more shots on target, 3 to 1, but Arsenal's goalkeeper made 3 saves.
Discipline
Both teams received one yellow card each. There were no red cards. The match was officiated by Michael Oliver.
Streaks
Nottingham Forest have now lost 3 Premier League matches in a row this season.
Pre-match
Bookmakers made Arsenal the favourites, at an implied 60%; Arsenal won the match.
What it means
Nottingham Forest are now 18th in the table with 5 points and a goal difference of -4. Arsenal are 2nd with 18 points and a goal difference of 6.
Verdict
Arsenal controlled the match on the numbers and were on top for most of the second half, and they got the goal their pressure deserved through Noni Madueke. Nottingham Forest defended resolutely but offered little going forward, and the defeat leaves them in the relegation zone.