Arsenal held to goalless draw by Nottingham Forest after missed chances

Goal reports Arsenal were held to a goalless draw at Nottingham Forest, missing the chance to move nine points clear of Manchester City at the top of the Premier League.

Viktor Gyokeres and Gabriel Martinelli wasted gilt-edged opportunities as Forest more than matched the leaders, with Arsenal struggling to get going despite Forest hovering just above the relegation zone. Mikel Arteta made attacking changes after the break; substitute Bukayo Saka looked to have headed in before goalkeeper Matz Sels produced a save, Mikel Merino nodded just wide from a Declan Rice cross, and Arsenal had a penalty shout when Ola Aina appeared to handle the ball in the box. Overall the Gunners largely threatened from set-pieces rather than open play.

Arsenal are now seven points clear of City and third-placed Aston Villa, though the report notes Villa have a game in hand at home to Everton on Sunday. The draw meant Arsenal failed to take full advantage of City's earlier loss to Manchester United.

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