Nottm Forest v Arsenal
Match Timeline & MomentumMomentumThis graph shows how much pressure a team applied during the match. Taller columns indicate stronger attacking periods, based on things like possession, shots, goals, big chances, and other key stats.
Commentary
As it so often ends: once more, it's 1-0 to the Arsenal! Finally ending nearly three goalless games against Nottingham Forest at the City Ground, the Gunners win it with a late Madueke strike. Taking the Premier League champions back above Brighton into second place - while keeping Forest stuck in the drop zone - their victory was much more about perspiration than inspiration, as they ultimately scored with their lone shot on target. Havertz had missed a couple of half-chances before the break, while Rice and Gabriel both had opportunities after half-time, but it was one of Arteta's substitutes who picked up possession on the left wing with just 10 minutes remaining and fired home a deflected strike. For their part, Forest's barren run on home turf goes on, as they've yet to score a league goal at the City Ground this term. Though they slightly improved after a dogged first half, a modest xG of 0.75 - compared to Arsenal's 1.07 - tells the tale of Glasner's largely cautious approach. Having won by a one-goal margin for the 10th time in their last 18 Premier League games, the Gunners will next head to Bavaria for a Champions League showdown with Bayern Munich. Meanwhile, Forest must at least wait until Friday's clash with Ipswich Town to end their losing streak. That's all from Nottingham, so thank you for joining us and goodbye!
FULL-TIME: NOTTINGHAM FOREST 0-1 ARSENAL
Initially caught out of position, Konsa makes a perfectly timed tackle to deny Delap. The Forest striker is momentarily haring in on Raya's goal, but his low shot is blocked at source by Arsenal's recovering defender.
CLOSE! So close to one of the goals of the season so far! In the first minute of at least three added for stoppages, Murillo dances past Saka and Konsa, then away from Rice in the box, before driving a right-foot shot narrowly over the top-right corner! Is that Forest's last chance gone?
Calafiori steps over Madueke's low cross from the left, allowing Forest to stop an attack and drive forward. They manage to carve open a half-chance for Wood, who fatally slows on the edge of Arsenal's box and then shoots straight at the nearest defender.
After improving substantially at the start of this second half, Nottingham Forest are now struggling to retrieve the ball. Arsenal are confidently keeping possession in midfield, as another three-point haul comes within sight.
Shot Map
Team Stats
0.75
Expected Goals
1.07
26%
Possession
74%
2 (14%)
Shots on Goal
1 (11%)
0
Big Chances Created
1
8
Corners Won
6
155 (70%)
Accurate Passes
565 (90%)
49
Duels Won
48
0
Saves
2
14
Fouls Committed
8





