Arsenal's Title Hopes Dented by Goalless Draw at Nottingham Forest
Arsenal were held to a frustrating 0-0 draw by Nottingham Forest at the City Ground, further denting their Premier League title hopes. The Gunners, who made one change to their starting lineup with Jorginho replacing Thomas Partey, dominated possession but struggled to break down a resilient Forest defence.
Riccardo Calafiori came closest to scoring for Arsenal, hitting the woodwork with a powerful first-half strike. Forest’s best chance fell to Chris Wood, but his effort was comfortably saved by David Raya. Despite their control of the game, Arsenal managed just one shot on target, highlighting their ongoing struggles in attack.
Mikel Arteta’s side, already hampered by injuries to key forwards Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli, fielded an unconventional front three of Leandro Trossard, Mikel Merino, and teenager Ethan Nwaneri. The lack of a recognised striker proved costly as Arsenal failed to capitalise on their dominance.
The result leaves Arsenal 13 points behind league leaders Liverpool, with their title challenge appearing all but over. Arteta admitted his team must “step up” as they shift focus to their upcoming Champions League fixtures. Forest, meanwhile, will be pleased with a hard-earned point as they continue their push for a top-four finish.
The match ended in a stalemate, with both defences standing firm in a game that ultimately lacked cutting edge in the final third.
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