SPORTS · 2026-10-19
Arsenal Win 1-0 at Nottingham Forest as Madueke’s Goal Fires Them to Second and a Second Straight League Win
Arsenal claimed a 1-0 away victory over Nottingham Forest to make it two Premier League wins in a row. Noni Madueke’s shot in the 35th minute of the second half deflected off a defender and proved to be the decisive goal, lifting Arsenal to second place on 18 points.
Arsenal earned a narrow away win at Nottingham Forest to extend their league winning run to two matches. In Round 7 of the 2026-27 English Premier League, Arsenal defeated Nottingham 1-0, moved up to second place, and reached 18 points. Just as notable as the performance itself was the late winner that arrived in a tense, tightly contested game.
Both sides created chances, but neither could find a goal in the first half. From a corner, Gabriel Magalhães attempted a backheel effort, but the ball struck a teammate and deflected away before Nottingham’s defense cleared it off the line. In the 36th minute, Declan Rice delivered a free kick that Kai Havertz headed toward goal, only for the attempt to sail over the crossbar.
Early in the second half, Nottingham increased the pressure and tried to take control of the match. Arsenal held firm, then began to create attacking openings again. Magalhães tried to finish Rice’s corner with a header, but it went over the bar, and Rice himself later sent a shot above the crossbar as well. With several chances going begging, Arsenal needed a breakthrough all the more.
The decisive moment arrived in the 35th minute of the second half. Noni Madueke received a pass from Rice, drove in from the left toward the center, and took a shot. The ball clipped Nottingham defender Jair and changed direction, sending it into the net on a trajectory that left the goalkeeper with little chance to react. It was a deflected goal, but a valuable opener created after Arsenal kept pushing forward throughout the match.
Nottingham had a late chance to equalize. In stoppage time, Murillo’s shot narrowly missed the target, and Delap’s follow-up effort was blocked by Konsa, who threw himself in the way. Arsenal stood firm until the end and protected the lead.
The result gives Arsenal back-to-back league wins and moves them up to second with 18 points. That said, their failure to convert several chances remains something to work on. Nottingham, meanwhile, pushed until the final whistle but could not overcome Arsenal’s finishing edge and defensive resolve. The details and match record were compiled based on a FourFourTwo report.
Both sides created chances, but neither could find a goal in the first half. From a corner, Gabriel Magalhães attempted a backheel effort, but the ball struck a teammate and deflected away before Nottingham’s defense cleared it off the line. In the 36th minute, Declan Rice delivered a free kick that Kai Havertz headed toward goal, only for the attempt to sail over the crossbar.
Early in the second half, Nottingham increased the pressure and tried to take control of the match. Arsenal held firm, then began to create attacking openings again. Magalhães tried to finish Rice’s corner with a header, but it went over the bar, and Rice himself later sent a shot above the crossbar as well. With several chances going begging, Arsenal needed a breakthrough all the more.
The decisive moment arrived in the 35th minute of the second half. Noni Madueke received a pass from Rice, drove in from the left toward the center, and took a shot. The ball clipped Nottingham defender Jair and changed direction, sending it into the net on a trajectory that left the goalkeeper with little chance to react. It was a deflected goal, but a valuable opener created after Arsenal kept pushing forward throughout the match.
Nottingham had a late chance to equalize. In stoppage time, Murillo’s shot narrowly missed the target, and Delap’s follow-up effort was blocked by Konsa, who threw himself in the way. Arsenal stood firm until the end and protected the lead.
The result gives Arsenal back-to-back league wins and moves them up to second with 18 points. That said, their failure to convert several chances remains something to work on. Nottingham, meanwhile, pushed until the final whistle but could not overcome Arsenal’s finishing edge and defensive resolve. The details and match record were compiled based on a FourFourTwo report.
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