Arsenal Beats Forest 1-0 With Only Shot on Target; Arteta Praises Patience
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Summary
Arsenal claimed a narrow 1-0 win at Nottingham Forest on Sunday, converting their sole shot on target into the match's only goal. Substitute Leandro Trossard broke the deadlock in the 80th minute as Arsenal extended their unbeaten run to three matches across all competitions. The victory keeps Arsenal in second place with 18 points, three behind leaders Manchester City. Forest, meanwhile, remain in the relegation zone with just five points from six matches. Manager Mikel Arteta praised his side's patience after they had lost 3-0 to Brighton in their previous away league game.
Key Points
- Arsenal recorded their only shot on target in the 80th minute, which resulted in Trossard's deflected winner
- Arsenal dominated possession at over 70 percent but failed to register a shot on target before halftime
- Forest created the best chances late in the match, with three attempts blocked in the closing stages
- Arsenal made a triple substitution in the 66th minute, introducing Trossard among others, before the winning goal
- Forest slipped to 18th place with five points from six games, having won only once this season
Why It Matters
This result demonstrates Arsenal's resilience and ability to grind out results even when not playing their best football. With Manchester City winning, the Gunners could not afford any dropped points if they wish to stay within touching distance of the champions. Forest's struggles continue, and their manager will be under increasing pressure as they hover above the relegation zone after a poor start to the campaign .
This result demonstrates Arsenal's resilience and ability to grind out results even when not playing their best football. With Manchester City winning, the Gunners could not afford any dropped points if they wish to stay within touching distance of the champions. Forest's struggles continue, and their manager will be under increasing pressure as they hover above the relegation zone after a poor start to the campaign .