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  "id": 15458353,
  "title": "Madueke strikes late as below-par Arsenal sink Forest",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/madueke-strikes-late-as-below-par-arsenal-sink-forest",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-18T17:37:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/madueke-strikes-below-par-arsenal-173744663.html"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Noni Madueke scored the decisive goal in Arsenal's 1-0 win over Nottingham Forest on Sunday at the City Ground, securing a three-point gap between the Gunners and Premier League leaders Manchester City. The 1-0 result marked Arsenal's sixth league win in seven matches this season, despite the north Londoners' below-par performance against Forest. Arsenal's final shot on target came in the 80th minute, when Madueke delivered a powerful drive that deflected off Forest keeper Matz Sel.\n\nForest had been unable to create scoring opportunities in their last 17 home League games and had only managed one victory in seven top-flight matches since taking charge under Oliver Glasner in the close season. Arsenal's late surge in form, including a win over Leeds in the Premier League and a Champions League win over Lille, has seen them close the gap on City.\n\nDespite some early chances, Arsenal struggled to generate any rhythm in the first half, with Forest goalkeeper Sels making several crucial saves. While Bukayo Saka's cross forced Sel to claw the ball from under his crossbar, Arsenal's lack of momentum and penetration continued. Replacements Mikel Merino, Viktor Gyokeres, and Jurrien Timber failed to ignite the Gunners, and Gabriel Magalhães and Declan Rice also failed to create scoring opportunities.",
  "summary": "Noni Madueke's late goal sealed Arsenal's 1-0 win over Nottingham Forest on Sunday as the champions survived a scrappy display to close the gap on Premier League leaders Manchester City.They beat Leeds in the Premier League and Lille in the Champions League before their hard-fought success by the banks of the River Trent.",
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        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "title": "Madueke scores as Arsenal win tight game at Forest",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/madueke-scores-as-arsenal-win-tight-game-at-forest",
        "published": "2026-10-18T16:41:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "BBC Sport",
        "title": "Madueke strikes late but who missed his big chance? - Forest v Arsenal ratings",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/madueke-strikes-late-but-who-missed-his-big-chance-forest-v-arsenal",
        "published": "2026-10-18T17:35:44.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "EPL table: Arsenal maintain second position with narrow win at Nottingham Forest",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/epl-table-arsenal-maintain-second-position-with-narrow-win-at",
        "published": "2026-10-18T17:47:09.000Z"
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        "outlet": "The Citizen",
        "title": "Arsenal strike late to keep pressure on Man City as Man Utd held",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/arsenal-strike-late-to-keep-pressure-on-man-city-as-man-utd-held",
        "published": "2026-10-18T18:09:00.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "EPL: Arsenal snatch late 1-0 win against Forest, keep pressure on Man City",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/epl-arsenal-snatch-late-1-0-win-against-forest-keep-pressure-on-man",
        "published": "2026-10-18T18:52:32.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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