In the 22nd round of the Premier League, Nottingham Forest and Arsenal played out a goalless draw, which came as a surprise for the London team.
Mikel Arteta approached the game expecting a confident victory, as Manchester City had lost points in the Manchester derby the day before. However, Sean Dyche's team created a dense defense and did not allow the Gunners to realize any chances.
Match Details
Bukayo Saka was not in Arsenal's starting lineup, with Nonny Madueke starting instead. The teams played cautiously in the first half, with minimal dangerous attacks.
Martinelli had the best moment in the first half after a corner kick, but his shot was inaccurate. In the second half, Saka, Jesus, and Trossard came on, adding dynamics to the attack.
Match Results
Despite creating chances, Arsenal could not break through the Forest's defense. The team earned only one point, which slightly increased their lead over Manchester City but failed to take sole leadership in the tournament.
Arsenal's head coach Mikel Arteta admitted after the match that the team had more opportunities to win but failed to convert them.
