Arsenal clinches win at Nottingham Forest with late Noni Madueke goal
Arsenal secured a 1-0 victory over Nottingham Forest at the City Ground, with Noni Madueke scoring in the final minutes and both teams receiving mixed player ratings.
Arsenal overcame a period of limited chances to defeat Nottingham Forest 1-0 at the City Ground, thanks to a late strike from substitute Noni Madueke. The goal came with ten minutes remaining, breaking Forest's defensive resilience.
Goalkeeper Matz Sels kept a clean sheet for Forest, while defender Ezri Konsa earned a rating of 7 after a crucial injury-time tackle. Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya was praised for a solid performance, including a notable corner save.
Midfielder Declan Rice received a rating of 7 for his energetic runs and for providing the assist that led to Madueke’s winner. Defensive contributions from Ben White and Gabriel Magalhães were noted as solid but lacking breakthrough moments.
Forest’s Ousmane Diomande, in only his fourth Premier League start, was rated 6 and praised for settling well into the side. Midfielder Xaver Schlager and forward Dan Ndoye each earned a rating of 6, with Ndoye described as having limited impact.
Arsenal’s attacking players struggled to create clear chances. Bukayo Saka’s crosses were highlighted, but limited space hindered effectiveness. Kai Havertz and Eberechi Eze were each given a rating of 5 and were substituted after limited influence.
Both teams’ performances were reflected in a series of player ratings, with most individuals receiving scores between 5 and 7, indicating a closely contested match that was ultimately decided by Madueke’s late contribution.