Arsenal snatched a narrow victory at the City Ground thanks to Noni Madueke's deflected 80th-minute strike, their only shot on target of the evening. The win keeps the champions within touching distance of leaders Manchester City on 18 points, three behind at the top.
For 80 frustrating minutes, Arsenal dominated possession without troubling Nottingham Forest's goal. Kai Havertz headed wide from a Declan Rice free-kick, while Gabriel's set-piece effort was cleared by Ousmane Diomande. Forest defended resolutely and threatened on the counter, with Murillo driving at the Arsenal defence before curling just wide in stoppage time.
Despite their efforts, Oliver Glasner's side failed to find a breakthrough and dropped into the relegation zone. They remain without a home league goal this season.
The result also raised questions about Eberechi Eze's future role at Arsenal. The former Crystal Palace forward was substituted at half-time and watched from the sidelines as Madueke scored the winner. Roy Keane noted, "We're still waiting for him, the talent is there," suggesting Eze must deliver consistently to become a leading figure at a big club.
Source: Sky Sports Champions League · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing