If you happened to doze off while watching Nottingham Forest take on Arsenal at the City Ground, nobody could blame you. It was arguably the dullest and most uneventful game of the Premier League season so far.The fact that the Gunners did not register a shot on target until the 80th minute says it all about their underwhelming display and the discipline and organisation of Forest's defence.Unfortunately for the home side, however, that first (and only) effort found the back of the net, handing the North Londoners a priceless goal and setting them on course for a 1-0 victory. A victory they hardly deserved, but a victory nonetheless.🗣️FINAL: FOREST 0-1 ARSENAL GRACIAS NONI MADUEKE ❤️ https://t.co/pwOSxwuRGK— Debate Gunner (@Debate_Gunner) October 18, 2026 Even though the Trees had managed to test David Raya, their efforts were few and far between, as their primary focus was on protecting the fortress guarded by Matz Sels.On the other hand, Arsenal had the best chance in the match in the 72nd minute, when Declan Rice fired the ball over the bar from a promising position inside the box.War of the Roses ends in a draw as United barely escape defeat against LeedsWith Michael Oliver's final whistle drawing closer, Mikel Arteta turned to his bench in an attempt to breathe some life into his side, introducing Noni Madueke, Viktor Gyokeres, Mikel Merino and Jurrien Timber. And one of those changes proved to be a masterstroke!Madueke goal in slow mo https://t.co/fYMBb7mvw9— AFC Updates (@afc_updates01) October 18, 2026 Madueke, who had come on at half-time for the unwell Eberechi Eze, delivered the decisive blow, as his effort took a deflection off Murillo before nestling in the back of the net.Following the opener, the Gunners took control of the match and saw the game out comfortably. They once again did not shine, but the new three points are all that matters and counts.PREMIER LEAGUE – MATCHDAY 7SaturdayEverton – Chelsea 0-2 (0-0)/Neto 46, 90+1/Brentford – Liverpool 1-2 (1-0)/Lewis-Potter 44 – Munoz 62, Isak 70/Fulham – Hull 1-0 (1-0)/Iwobi 33/Man.City – Ipswich 3-2 (2-1)/Foden 19, Haaland 34, 69 – Maeda 21, Flemming 90(p)/Newcastle – Aston Villa 0-1 (0-1)/Manzambi 36/SundayBournemouth – Sunderland 2-0 (1-0)/Tavernier 6, Evanilson 48/Brighton – Crystal Palace 5-0 (3-0)/Canvot 4 og, Gomez 7, Ayari 10, Kostoulas 49, Hinshelwood 84/Leeds – Manchester United 1-1 (0-1)/Calvert-Lewin 51 – Mbeumo 35/Nottingham Forest – Arsenal 0-1 (0-0)/Madueke 80/Monday22.00: (1.50) Tottenham (4.30) Coventry (6.50)***odds are subject to change***
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