Arsenal snatch late victory at Nottingham Forest

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 18 Oct, 19:37 · Archive

Arsenal beat Nottingham Forest to close the gap on Manchester City in the Premier League.

Arsenal came from behind to beat Nottingham Forest on Sunday at the City Ground, narrowing the gap on Premier League leaders Manchester City. The Gunners had suffered a 3-0 defeat at Brighton before the international break, described by manager Mikel Arteta as 'extremely average'. However, Arsenal returned to winning ways with a 2-1 comeback victory over Leeds at the Emirates the following weekend, with James Justin putting Leeds ahead in the 55th minute before Arsenal equalised and won late in the match.

Arsenal extended their perfect start in the Champions League with a 3-0 home win over Lille in midweek. The Forest victory marked the end of a difficult spell at the City Ground, where Arsenal had failed to score in their previous two visits, both ending in goalless draws.

Notttingham Forest, meanwhile, came into the match on the back of a 3-1 defeat at Crystal Palace. Manager Oliver Glasner's side were 15th in the league before Sunday's match, with Arsenal in second place, three points behind Manchester City.

How it is being reported

• Arsenal snatch late victory at Forest to close the gap on Man CityArsenal snatch late victory at Forest to close the gap on Man CityThe Telegraph · 18 Oct, 19:25
• Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal: Premier League – preview, teams, predictionThe Gunners failed to score in their last two visits to the City Ground, as both matches ended in goalless draws.Al Jazeera · 17 Oct, 15:06

In this story: Arsenal · Nottingham Forest · Manchester City · Mikel Arteta · Oliver Glasner

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