Mikel Arteta insisted Arsenal deserved a late penalty in their 0-0 draw at Nottingham Forest. The Gunners' manager pointed to a 80th-minute handball by Forest defender Ola Aina that VAR reviewed but did not award. The stalemate capped a frustrating afternoon for the league leaders, who dominated possession but failed to convert their chances.

The result leaves Arsenal seven points clear at the Premier League summit. Earlier in the day, Manchester United had beaten Manchester City, which meant Arsenal could have extended their lead to nine points. Instead, they were held by a disciplined Forest side, with Gabriel Martinelli and others missing key opportunities.

Arteta's complaint adds to ongoing debates about VAR consistency in England's top flight. Arsenal must now regroup quickly as the title race tightens. The dropped points keep the chasing pack, including City, within striking distance, making every subsequent match critical for the Gunners' championship ambitions.