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Arsenal were held to a goalless draw by Nottingham Forest at the City Ground on Wednesday night, giving up more ground to Premier League leaders Liverpool.
Arsenal struggle to break down a resolute Nottingham Forest defense, the Gunners were held to a goalless draw at the City Ground. The result leaves Arsenal further behind in the Premier League title race, with Liverpool extending their lead at the top.
Here are the player ratings for Arsenal from the match:
David Raya (GK): 6/10 – Had little to do but made an important stop from Wood.
Jurrien Timber (RB): 7/10 – Quickly into his task of shackling Elanga and supported the attack when possible.
William Saliba (CB): 8/10 – Made an important block and rarely looked worried by the Forest attack.
Gabriel (CB): 7/10 – Solid defensively and contributed to the attack.
Riccardo Calafiori (LB): 6/10 – Came close to breaking the deadlock with a strike that hit the post.
Martin Odegaard (CM): 6/10 – Drove forward but couldn’t inspire his side to victory.
Jorginho (CM): 6/10 – Worked hard in midfield but lacked creativity.
Declan Rice (CM): 7/10 – Strong performance in midfield, both defensively and offensively.
Ethan Nwaneri (RW): 7/10 – Showed promise but couldn’t find the breakthrough.
Mikel Merino (ST): 6/10 – Arsenal’s only shot on target but couldn’t make a significant impact.
The match was a frustrating one for Arsenal, who failed to break down a stubborn Nottingham Forest side. The Gunners’ lack of a recognized center forward proved crucial as they failed to score for the second game in a row. For Nottingham Forest, it was a solid defensive performance that keeps their Champions League hopes alive.
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