Arsenal maintained pressure at the top of the Premier League table on Sunday, securing a gritty 1-0 away victory against Nottingham Forest at the City Ground.
The Gunners struggled to break down a resolute Forest defensive block until the 80th minute, when substitute Noni Madueke found the decisive breakthrough following a lengthy VAR review.
The match proved an intense physical battle, with Forest picking up multiple cautions and frustrating Mikel Arteta's side's forward line.
Madueke's goal ensured the Gunners collected all three points without dropping ground in the title chase.
Speaking during his post-match assessment on Monday morning, Arteta praised his squad's persistence: "Winning matches away from home in this league requires patience and mental toughness.
"We did not panic when the openings were hard to find, and Noni took his moment brilliantly."
The result keeps Arsenal in formidable domestic shape ahead of their upcoming European gams this week, while Forest remain locked in the lower reaches of the table following consecutive defeats.
