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Arsenal secures narrow victory over Nottingham Forest in EPL clash

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 19, 2026, 8:14 AM

Last updated Oct 19, 2026

Arsenal secures narrow victory over Nottingham Forest in EPL clash

Summary

Arsenal achieved a 1-0 win against Nottingham Forest at the City Ground on October 18. The Gunners struggled for dominance throughout the match, finishing the first half with 74% possession but only three attempts, none on target. Noni Madueke scored the decisive goal late in the game after Mikel Arteta optimized his lineup with substitutions. Despite the victory, the performance raised concerns regarding Arsenal's attacking efficiency and creativity. The win marks Arsenal's tenth success in eleven matches this season.

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By the Numbers

•Arsenal has ten wins from eleven matches this season.
•Madueke scored the only goal of the match in the 80th minute.
•Arsenal controlled possession but lacked attacking threat in the first half.
•The Gunners have not scored in the first half of their last six games.
•Arsenal remains second in the Premier League standings.

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8:14 AMYahoo Sports — Arsenal’s eye-gougingly dull win exposes a worrying trend

What they're saying

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The Gunners stumbled towards victory at the City Ground, but remain underwhelming, writes Lawrence Ostlere, with more expected of the champions at this stage of the season
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