Arsenal clash heads with Nottingham Forest at the City Ground earlier this evening as they hoped to secure a win on the road in the Premier League. The Gunners made a solid start to the game but were held to a scoreless draw at the half-time break.
The North London club finally got their noses ahead in the 80th minute thanks to Noni Madueke’s effort. The match finished with Arsenal securing a narrow 1-0 win away from home.
Let’s take a look at how each Arsenal player fared during the clash against Nottingham.
GK: David Raya – 7.5/10
He made a few solid saves at the back and secured an important clean sheet this evening.
RB: Ben White – 6.5/10
White kept things tidy when defending inside his half but offered very little going forward.
CB: Ezri Konsa – 7/10
He earned the ball back twice and did well to earn the clean sheet.
CB: Gabriel – 8/10
Gabriel put his foot through the ball when he could and was a rock at the back.
NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 18: Declan Rice of Arsenal speaks to Ben White, Gabriel and Bukayo Saka during the Premier League 2026/27 match between Nottingham Forest FC and Arsenal FC at City Ground on October 18, 2026 in Nottingham, England. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)
LB: Riccardo Calafiori – 6.5/10
He performed his defensive duties well but lacked quality on the ball.
CM: Declan Rice – 7.5/10
Rice made one crucial interception during the game and managed to create a few decent chances for others around him. He has an assist to show for his efforts.
CM: Bruno Guimaraes – 7.5/10
He made a few driving runs with the ball and came back to defend when he could.
RW: Bukayo Saka – 7/10
Saka caught the eye at times on the right flank but failed to register a goal.
He combined well with his teammates but struggled to threaten the Nottingham goal.
LW: Eberechi Eze – 6/10
Eze was quiet for most of his time on the field.
ST: Kai Havertz – 6.5/10
He had a couple of strikes at goal but never looked like he would score.
RW: Noni Madueke – 6.5/10
He scored the winner in the 80th minute.
RB: Jurrien Timber – 6.5/10
Timber made one key chance going forward.
CAM: Mikel Merino – 6/10
His impact on the game was minimal.
ST: Viktor Gyokeres – 6/10
He made one good chance in the final third.