Arsenal defeats Nottingham Forest; Manchester United draws with Leeds
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 18, 2026, 5:56 PM
Last updated Oct 18, 2026

Arsenal secured a 1-0 victory over Nottingham Forest on Sunday, with Noni Madueke scoring the only goal in the 80th minute after a deflection. This win keeps Arsenal three points behind Premier League leaders Manchester City. Meanwhile, Manchester United struggled to find form, managing just a 1-1 draw against Leeds, which continues their winless streak across competitions. Bryan Mbeumo opened the scoring for United in the first half, but a goal from Dominic Calvert-Lewin equalized for Leeds shortly after halftime. United remains in 13th place in the league with only one win this season.
- •Arsenal wins 1-0 against Nottingham Forest in EPL.
- •Noni Madueke scored the decisive goal in the 80th minute.
- •Manchester United draws 1-1 with Leeds at Elland Road.
- •Bryan Mbeumo scored for United; Calvert-Lewin equalized.
- •United is winless in their last six matches across competitions.
- 5:56 PMYahoo Sports — Arsenal strike late to keep pressure on Man City as Man Utd held
"Arsenal struck late to beat Nottingham Forest and keep the pressure on Premier League leaders Manchester City on Sunday, while struggling Manchester United dropped more points in a draw at Leeds.Forest defender Murillo went close to a sensational equaliser in stoppage time after jinking his way into the box, but Arsenal held on for a 1-0 win, taking them three points behind City.
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