Arsenal missed a golden chance to go nine points clear at the top of the Premier League, held to a frustrating 0-0 draw by a dogged Nottingham Forest side. While the result extends their lead to seven points, the Gunners' inability to break through despite chances for Gabriel Martinelli and Bukayo Saka leaves a sense of opportunity lost.

The match followed a familiar pattern for Mikel Arteta's men, who also drew 0-0 with Liverpool after Manchester City slipped up. This latest stalemate, however, comes with added pressure. The missed opportunity could stir doubts within the camp, recalling how they let an eight-point lead over City slip away in April 2023, ultimately costing them the title.

For Forest, the point was a vital boost in their battle against relegation, pulling them five points clear of the bottom three. Arsenal, meanwhile, remain the clear favourites for their first league title since 2004. All eyes will now be on Sunday, when a potential win for Aston Villa against Everton could cut Arsenal's lead to just four points.