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Arteta's Arsenal secure crucial victory over Forest, setting the stage for showdown with Liverpool

Posted : 31 January 2024

Arsenal's jubilant scenes at the City Ground marked a stark contrast to their previous visit to Nottingham Forest, where a defeat had concluded their Premier League title quest. In May, Forest's victory secured their survival and contributed to Arsenal's late collapse, allowing Manchester City to claim the championship.

 

This time around, Arsenal faced Forest with less at stake in terms of the title race but couldn't afford a defeat, particularly with league leaders Liverpool awaiting them on Sunday at Emirates Stadium. Manager Mikel Arteta and his team celebrated the final whistle, securing a crucial win after a nervy ending triggered by Taiwo Awoniyi's late goal for Forest.

 

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The match unfolded with Arsenal's initial lack of urgency and penetration, displaying a lazy and lacklustre performance in the first half. Forest's defensive strategy had the Gunners struggling to break through. However, Arsenal upped the tempo in the second half, aided by former keeper Matt Turner's error that allowed Gabriel Jesus' finish to find the net.

 

Bukayo Saka added a second goal for Arsenal, overcoming Awoniyi's late effort that briefly threatened a surprising comeback. The victory, though not without its stresses, showcased Arsenal's ability to navigate potential pitfalls in their pursuit of the title.

 

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The heated confrontation between defenders Ben White and Oleksandr Zinchenko after the final whistle highlighted the passion and intensity surrounding the team's commitment to success. Arteta welcomed the emotional display as a public demonstration of the significance of the result and the club's aspirations.

 

Arsenal's keeper, David Raya, had a quiet game against a subdued Forest side, allowing the team to view the victory in the broader context. Closing the gap on league leaders Liverpool to two points, Arsenal heads into the crucial clash with confidence, having repaired their form after the 5-0 win against Crystal Palace.

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