Arteta addresses Arsenal's attack after narrow victory at Nottingham Forest
ESPN Soccer • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 18, 2026, 7:43 PM
Last updated Oct 18, 2026
Mikel Arteta defended Arsenal's performance following their 1-0 victory against Nottingham Forest on October 15. The team managed only a single shot on target throughout the match. Arteta attributed the struggle to Forest's defensive setup, described as a 'Christmas tree' formation. Arsenal will look to improve their offensive output in future matches as they prepare for upcoming fixtures.
- •Arsenal won 1-0 against Nottingham Forest on October 15.
- •Arteta defended his team's performance despite limited shots on target.
- •The match featured Forest's 'Christmas tree' defensive formation.
- •Arsenal aims to enhance their attacking strategy moving forward.
- 8:25 PMESPN Soccer — Arteta blames Forest 'Christmas tree' for Arsenal's blunt display
"Mikel Arteta has defended his Arsenal team after they only managed one shot on target in their 1-0 win at Nottingham Forest on Sunday.
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