Arsenal’s fans were left frustrated as their team failed to break down Nottingham Forest, missing a crucial opportunity to close the gap on Liverpool in the title race.
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Arsenal’s Premier League title ambitions suffered a major blow after a goalless draw against Nottingham Forest at the City Ground, much to the frustration of fans.
The result leaves the Gunners trailing league leaders Liverpool by 13 points, making their championship pursuit increasingly unlikely.
Match Recap
Despite dominating possession, Arsenal struggled to break down a resilient Forest side.
Injuries to key attacking players—including Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Jesus, Gabriel Martinelli, and Kai Havertz—left Mikel Arteta’s team lacking firepower.
Riccardo Calafiori came closest to scoring, striking the post in the first half, while Mikel Merino forced a strong save from Forest goalkeeper Matz Sels.
At the other end, Arsenal’s defense managed to contain Forest’s top scorer Chris Wood, with David Raya making a crucial second-half save.
What This Means for Arsenal
With Liverpool comfortably ahead in the title race, Arsenal’s focus may now shift to the Champions League, where they face PSV on March 4 in the last 16.
The Gunners’ inability to capitalize on possession and their injury-hit squad raise questions about whether they should have reinforced their attack in the January transfer window.
Arsenal drop points 👎
— Premier League (@premierleague) February 26, 2025
Liverpool take full advantage 💪
The gap between the pair is extended to 13 points ↔️ pic.twitter.com/nIBscFZRP2
Forest’s European Hopes Stay Alive
For Nottingham Forest, the draw keeps them firmly in the race for a Champions League spot. They now sit six points behind Arsenal and remain two points clear of Chelsea in fifth place.
Nuno Espirito Santo’s side showed defensive resilience, securing their first goalless draw at home in the Premier League since 1998.
With Manchester City up next for Forest, their top-four challenge will be put to the test in another crucial fixture on March 8.
Arsenal’s title dream may be slipping away, but the battle for European places is heating up as the season nears its climax.