Madueke scores as Arsenal win tight game at Forest
Arsenal broke Nottingham Forest’s resolve as a second-half strike by substitute Noni Madueke earned the defending champions a sixth Premier League win of the season. The Gunners looked in danger of being held to their first draw of the campaign as they struggled to break down the home side’s defence. A dreadful first half did […]
Arsenal secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Nottingham Forest in a tightly contested Premier League match, with substitute Noni Madueke scoring the decisive goal in the second half. The Gunners appeared vulnerable early on, failing to create any scoring opportunities in the first half, a rare occurrence in the league this season. Their lone win this campaign came against Aston Villa on August 31, courtesy of Bukayo Saka's goal.
Madueke, coming on for Eberechi Eze, slotted home a deflected shot, marking Arsenal's sixth consecutive win of the season. Forest, despite making a stronger start in the second half, faltered in front of the post, leaving them without their first home victory of the campaign. Currently, Arsenal sits second in the table, three points adrift of Premier League leaders Manchester City.
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