Madueke scores only goal as below-par Arsenal beat Nottingham Forest

What the report says

Arsenal earned a narrow 1-0 Premier League win over Nottingham Forest at the City Ground on Sunday, with Noni Madueke scoring the only goal late in the match. Al Jazeera reported that the visitors were below their best for much of the contest and did not produce a shot on target until Madueke’s effort 10 minutes from full-time. The result helped Arsenal keep pace near the top of the table and trim the gap to leaders Manchester City, who had won the previous day.

The match was described as scrappy and low on quality, with Arsenal struggling to find rhythm or penetration in the first half. Forest also had chances, including attempts from Dan Ndoye and Liam Delap, while Arsenal’s own best openings were wasted or blocked. Manager Mikel Arteta responded with several substitutions after the interval in search of more energy and creativity.

Madueke eventually provided the breakthrough in the 80th minute, cutting in from the left and firing a shot that deflected off a Forest defender before beating goalkeeper Matz Sels. Forest nearly found a late equaliser when Murillo sent a shot narrowly over. The win was Arsenal’s sixth in seven league matches, continuing a run of results that has helped them recover after an earlier loss to Brighton.

The article also placed the result in a wider context: Arsenal face Bayern Munich in the Champions League next, while Nottingham Forest remain near the bottom of the Premier League and have struggled for home form this season.