Arsenal Beats Nottingham Forest 1-0 at City Ground, Moves to Second Place

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, while another report noted a deflection off Jair Cunha.

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.

Forest slipped into the relegation zone and remain without a home league goal this season.

Arsenal’s substitutes have contributed three goals in the Premier League this season, highlighting the squad’s depth.