Arsenal beats Nottingham Forest 1-0 to move into second place
Arsenal earned a 1-0 win at the City Ground thanks to a late substitute goal, boosting them to second in the Premier League, three points behind Manchester City.
Key points
- Substitute Noni Madueke scored in the 80th minute after the ball deflected off Daniel Munoz.
- Arsenal held 74% possession and had eight shots compared with Forest’s 26% possession and fewer attempts.
- The victory was Arsenal’s sixth league win in seven games, moving them to second place, three points behind Manchester City.
Arsenal defeated Nottingham Forest 1-0 in a Premier League match at the City Ground on October 18, 2026.
Substitute winger Noni Madueke, who entered for Eberechi Eze at half‑time, scored the only goal in the 80th minute.
The strike deflected off Daniel Munoz according to one match report.
The goal was Arsenal’s first shot on target of the match and secured their sixth league victory of the season, having won six of their first seven games.
Arsenal held 74 % possession and recorded eight attempts on goal, compared with Forest’s 26 % possession.
The win moved Arsenal back up to second place in the Premier League, three points behind leaders Manchester City.
Arsenal’s substitutes have contributed three goals in the Premier League this season, highlighting the squad’s depth.
Your questions, answered
Who scored the winning goal for Arsenal against Nottingham Forest?
Noni Madueke, who came on at halftime, scored the only goal.
How did the win affect Arsenal’s league standing?
The win moved Arsenal up to second place, three points behind leaders Manchester City.
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