Match Summary

Nottingham Forest – Arsenal FC: 0–0

A hard-fought stalemate at the City Ground saw both Nottingham Forest and Arsenal fail to find the breakthrough. Arsenal dominated possession and racked up nine shots, but only three were on target and none slipped past the Forest defense. Nottingham, meanwhile, failed to register a shot on goal in their four total attempts. Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka tested the keeper late on, but Forest held firm to earn a gritty point. No red cards, but plenty of midfield battles defined this goalless draw.

Player of the Match

Key Player: Nottingham Forest Defense : A resolute display at the City Ground saw Nottingham Forest keep Arsenal at bay, limiting them to just three shots on target despite yielding 60% possession. Though no individual defender is listed for the saves, the collective backline—including key figures like the unnamed goalkeeper—deserve credit for preserving a clean sheet. Late in the second half, as Arsenal pushed for a winner with relentless set-pieces and attacking substitutions, Forest’s compact defending ensured a hard-earned point.

Conclusion

While Arsenal controlled the tempo, Nottingham Forest’s disciplined defending secured a valuable draw in front of their home support.