Arsenal's Premier League title hopes suffered a major setback after a goalless draw against Nottingham Forest. Despite dominating possession, the Gunners lacked attacking sharpness, with Riccardo Calafiori hitting the post. The result leaves Arsenal 13 points behind Liverpool, effectively ending their title chase as they shift focus to Europe.
Arsenal’s Premier League title aspirations took another hit as they were held to a frustrating 0-0 draw against Nottingham Forest at the City Ground. The result leaves Mikel Arteta’s side 13 points behind leaders Liverpool, ending their championship hopes.
The Gunners dominated possession but struggled to create clear chances without key attacking players. Their best opportunity came in the first half when Riccardo Calafiori struck the post, while Mikel Merino forced a smart save from Forest goalkeeper Matz Sels in the second half.
At the other end, Nottingham Forest defended resolutely, with Murillo delivering an outstanding performance at the heart of their backline. The hosts nearly snatched a win when Chris Wood tested Arsenal keeper David Raya, but William Saliba’s last-ditch tackle kept the score level.
This stalemate marked Arsenal’s second consecutive goalless outing after their 1-0 defeat to West Ham. Without the creativity of Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli, Arteta’s men struggled to break down a well-organized Forest defense. Their 13 shots only generated an expected goals (xG) tally of 0.97, underlining their lack of attacking threat.
Despite Arteta’s pre-match determination to stay in the title race, this result makes a late-season comeback highly unlikely. Arsenal must now shift focus to their Champions League tie against PSV Eindhoven next week, while Forest, sitting third in the table, remain firmly in contention for a top-four finish.
