Arsenal beat Nottingham Forest 1-0 with a late Noni Madueke goal to stay three points behind Manchester City
Arsenal beat Nottingham Forest 1-0 at the City Ground on Sunday 18 October, The42 and Sunday Guardian Live report. Noni Madueke, a half-time substitute, scored with about ten minutes left after a deflection off Matz Sels. Arsenal have 18 points from seven matches, three behind leaders Manchester City, The42 reports. Neither side had a shot on target before half-time, according to Arsenal.com.
Late winners in tight games keep a title chase close when other results offer no help, and they move the points total when a team plays badly.
If you back Arsenal, the gap to City is three points, and the next fixtures decide whether it stays there.
The42 reports that Arsenal have 18 points from seven matches, three behind leaders Manchester City.
Arsenal.com reports that neither side had a shot on target before half-time, so the late goal decided the match.
Confirmed: the score, the scorer and the points total. Not confirmed: the exact minute, which outlets give as 80 or 81. Watch Arsenal's next league match for the points gap.
DailyDrop U.K. edition No. 15 · Morning · MON., OCT. 19, 2026