Noni Madueke’s late strike secured Arsenal a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Nottingham Forest on Sunday, moving Mikel Arteta’s side within three points of Premier League leaders Manchester City.
The Gunners failed to register a shot on target at the City Ground until Madueke found the net 10 minutes from full-time to settle a tightly contested encounter.
The victory extended their winning run to three matches following a shock 3-0 defeat to Brighton on September 19.
Arsenal remain second in the table, three points behind Manchester City, who edged Ipswich Town 3-2 on Saturday.
The north London club have yet to rediscover the relentless consistency that propelled them to their first league title in 22 years last season, but their ability to secure results in difficult matches remains a valuable asset.
Sunday’s win was Arsenal’s sixth in seven league matches, keeping them firmly in the title race as they prepare for a demanding week.
Arteta’s side travel to Germany to face Bayern Munich in the Champions League on Wednesday before hosting Everton in the Premier League next weekend.
Forest defeat extended their frustrating home run and left them searching for their first victory at the City Ground this season and sitting third from the relegation zone
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