Arsenal Secure 1-0 Win at Nottingham Forest Despite Single Shot on Target

Noni Madueke scored the only goal in the 80th minute as Arsenal defeated Nottingham Forest 1-0 on Sunday.

Arsenal defeated Nottingham Forest 1-0 on Sunday behind an 80th-minute deflected strike from Noni Madueke. The Gunners managed only one shot on target throughout the match, which proved sufficient to secure their 10th victory in 11 competitive fixtures. Madueke, who was omitted from the most recent England squad, entered the contest as a half-time substitute for Eberechi Eze.

Mikel Arteta attributed the lack of offensive output to Nottingham Forest’s defensive structure, describing their formation as a "Christmas tree" that left no space to play. While Arsenal created two significant chances earlier in the match, they failed to hit the target until Madueke’s late intervention. The victory keeps Arsenal’s momentum steady, with Arteta noting the team is finding various ways to win in different contexts.

Nottingham Forest has now suffered three consecutive league defeats and sits in the relegation zone after seven matches. Under manager Oliver Glasner, the team has failed to score in five home matches across all competitions and has lost three times at home by a 1-0 scoreline this season. Despite missing two late opportunities to equalize, Glasner defended the defensive performance, noting they limited Arsenal to a single deflected shot on goal.