{
  "id": 15462348,
  "title": "Arsenal show 'champion's spirit' to edge out Nottingham Forest thanks to Noni Madueke late show",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/arsenal-show-champions-spirit-to-edge-out-nottingham-forest-thanks-to-15462348",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-18T17:59:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National UAE",
    "slug": "the-national-uae",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2026/10/18/arsenal-show-champions-spirit-to-edge-out-nottingham-forest-thanks-to-noni-madueke-late-show/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Arsenal secured a thrilling Premier League win against Nottingham Forest at the City Ground on Sunday, relying on a late goal from Noni Madueke to edge out the visitors. The Gunners had struggled to create chances, failing to hit the target for 79 minutes. However, Declan Rice's missed opportunity seven minutes earlier opened the door for Madueke. The former Chelsea winger, assisted by Declan Rice, delivered a deflected shot that bounced off Jair Cunha and into the net, securing the victory for Arsenal. Despite Forest's efforts, including a close call from Murillo and Liam Delap, they could not equalize. Madueke praised his teammates' grit and determination, describing the match as \"tough\" at Forest. Arsenal's win keeps them one place and three points behind Manchester City in the domestic standings, with a perfect start of seven wins from seven games. Meanwhile, Nottingham Forest remains at the bottom of the table, having lost three of their last four home matches without scoring a goal.",
  "summary": "Arsenal left it late before snatching a late Premier League victory at Nottingham Forest on Sunday, courtesy of a deflected Noni Madueke strike. The Gunners had been misfiring in front of goal at the City Ground having failed to register a shot on target for 79 minutes. But then Declan Rice, who had been guilty of a glaring miss seven minutes earlier when he swept a glorious chance to break the…",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "BusinessDay Nigeria",
        "title": "EPL: Arsenal edge Forest to close gap on Man City",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/epl-arsenal-edge-forest-to-close-gap-on-man-city",
        "published": "2026-10-18T17:41:32.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The National Business",
        "title": "Arsenal show 'champion's spirit' to edge out Nottingham Forest thanks to Noni Madueke late show",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/arsenal-show-champions-spirit-to-edge-out-nottingham-forest-thanks-to",
        "published": "2026-10-18T17:59:55.000Z"
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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."
}