Arsenal beat Nottingham Forest 1-0 to close gap on Manchester City
Noni Madueke scored a late goal to give Arsenal a 1-0 win over Nottingham Forest
In Brief
- •Noni Madueke scored a late goal to give Arsenal a 1-0 win over Nottingham Forest
- •The victory moves Arsenal within three points of Premier League leaders Manchester City
- •Arsenal’s win is their sixth in seven league matches, extending a three‑match winning run
- •The Gunners will travel to Germany for a Champions League tie against Bayern Munich on Wednesday and host Everton in the Premier League next weekend
Why It Matters
Arsenal’s narrow win keeps them firmly in the title race, narrowing the points gap to Manchester City and boosting morale after a recent slump. The result also preserves momentum heading into a congested schedule that includes a Champions League clash with Bayern Munich and a home Premier League fixture against Everton, both of which will test the squad’s depth and consistency.
Key Details
- Score
- 1-0
- Opponent
- Nottingham Forest
- Date
- 2026-10-18
- Points Gap
- 3
- Winning Run
- 3 matches
- Upcoming Match
- Arsenal vs Bayern Munich (Champions League)
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