Arsenal Held 0-0 By Nottingham Forest But Retain Seven-Point Premier League Lead

Arsenal were held to a goalless draw by Nottingham Forest at the City Ground on Saturday, but the point was enough for the Gunners to maintain their seven-point lead atop the Premier League.

The London side had a chance to stretch their advantage to nine points after Manchester City’s 2-0 defeat to Manchester United earlier in the day. However, Arsenal struggled to break down Forest’s organised defence in the first half, failing to register a single shot on target as the hosts looked to boost their survival hopes.

In response, manager Mikel Arteta made several second-half changes, bringing on Leandro Trossard, Bukayo Saka, Mikel Merino, and Gabriel Jesus in an effort to unlock Forest’s backline. Saka came closest with a looping header from Declan Rice’s cross, only for goalkeeper Matz Sels to make a stunning save, while Merino also failed to convert a free-kick delivery from Rice.

Despite the lack of goals, Arsenal’s defence remained solid, recording their 11th clean sheet in 22 league matches and keeping the team firmly on track as they aim to end a 22-year wait for a Premier League title.