Arsenal’s Premier League title aspirations suffered another setback as they were held to a frustrating 0-0 draw by a resolute Nottingham Forest at the City Ground. The result leaves Mikel Arteta’s side 13 points behind league leaders Liverpool, despite having a game in hand, and raises further questions about their ability to mount a late-season charge.
The Gunners dominated possession from start to finish but struggled to break down a disciplined Forest defense, failing to score for the second consecutive league game. Arteta admitted his disappointment but refused to delve into the specifics of his team’s attacking issues, instead focusing on the need to regroup ahead of their upcoming fixtures.
“It’s disappointing not to get the three points, even though we dominated the game,” Arteta said after the match. “We lacked the final ball to open them up and create more chances. I don’t want to discuss our issues in attack—I’ve been over that. We have a few days before the PSV game, and that’s where I’ll try to address our problems.”
Arsenal’s lack of cutting edge was evident throughout the match, with Riccardo Calafiori’s first-half strike against the post being their closest effort. Forest, meanwhile, defended resolutely and even threatened on the counterattack, testing Arsenal’s resolve in the second half.
Arteta emphasized the importance of staying focused on the task at hand, insisting that his team must find a way to reignite their spark. “It’s about winning now—that’s the only thing we can control,” he said. “We’ve been in this situation for weeks, and we’ll keep pushing. The players know we’re here for them, and we’re all thinking about how we can add something to find that extra edge.”
The draw leaves Arsenal in a precarious position, with no team in Premier League history ever overcoming a 13-point deficit to win the title. With key attacking players like Bukayo Saka, Kai Havertz, and Gabriel Jesus still sidelined, the Gunners face an uphill battle to keep their season alive.
Next up, Arsenal turn their attention to the UEFA Champions League, where they face PSV Eindhoven on Tuesday. After that, a crucial Premier League clash against Manchester United at Old Trafford awaits. For Arteta and his players, the challenge is clear: rediscover their attacking fluency quickly, or risk seeing their title dreams slip away entirely.
As the pressure mounts, Arsenal’s ability to respond will define their season. With time running out, the Gunners must find a way to turn dominance into results—or face the consequences of another missed opportunity.
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