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Arteta left disappointed by Arsenal's inefficiency in Forest stalemate

Arsenal and Nottingham Forest played out an entertaining draw at the City Ground in their top of the table Premier League clash.

Both teams were hoping to secure three points, Arsenal to close the gap on Liverpool, Forest to remain on target for a top four finish but they came away with a point each.

Arsenal again rued their lack of a frontline striker as Riccardo Calafiori came closest to breaking the deadlock with a blistering shot in the first half that struck the woodwork. Though Mikel Arteta’s men dominated possession Matz Sels was only called on a few times and the Forest goalkeeper was up to the task of denying Mikel Merino’s headed effort.

Forest’s best chance fell to in-form striker Chris Wood. Morgan Gibbs-White controlled an aerial ball, spun and slipped him in but Wood’s effort couldn’t beat David Raya.

Both defences were on top form as the result was a fair one even if it means the Gunners fall further behind Liverpool in the title race.

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Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has told his players to “step up” after their Premier League season continued to fizzle out with a 0-0 draw at Nottingham Forest.

Arteta said ahead of kick off that his side would concede the title “over my dead body” but he may have to accept that their challenge has died a death after this stalemate, which came four days after a home defeat to West Ham.

The toothless Gunners, playing without a recognised striker, managed just one shot on target at the City Ground, with Riccardo Calafiori also hitting the post in the first half.

They are now 13 points behind champions-elect Liverpool and with a severe lack of attacking options, it would take some turnaround for them to leapfrog Arne Slot’s relentless side.

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Arsenal are now 13 points behind champions-elect Liverpool after a goalless draw at Nottingham Forest.

Jonathan Veal27 February 2025 01:49

Nottingham Forest 0-0 Arsenal

88 mins: Forest are pressing for the winner. They win a corner but Arsenal clear.

It’s going to finish goalless.

Mike Jones26 February 2025 21:17

Nottingham Forest 0-0 Arsenal

85 mins: Save!

What a move. Quick passes send Zinchenko in behind the lines and he pulls the ball back to Odegaard.

The Arsenal captain shoots and beats the keeper but Murillo clears the ball off the line.

It comes back to Odegaard who has another go but Sels denies him this time.

It wouldn’t have mattered though as Zinchenko was offside in the build up.

Mike Jones26 February 2025 21:12

Nottingham Forest 0-0 Arsenal

81 mins: Into the last 10 minutes now. Murillo fizzes a free kick into the final third and Milenkovic is punished for a foul over on the far side of the box.

Mike Jones26 February 2025 21:09

Nottingham Forest 0-0 Arsenal

78 mins: Callum Hudson-Odoi is on free kick duty. He flicks the ball into the box but Merino wins the initial ball and Rice completes the clearance.

Odegaard takes a knock on the back of the head and Arsenal are awarded a free kick of their own.

Mike Jones26 February 2025 21:06