Mikel Arteta admitted his Arsenal side were forced to take significant tactical risks to break down a resilient Nottingham Forest side on Sunday afternoon. The Gunners laboured for long periods at the City Ground before a late deflected strike from substitute Noni Madueke secured a vital three points in their Premier League title defence.
Noni Madueke has lauded the incredible strength in depth at Arsenal after coming off the bench to secure a vital victory against Nottingham Forest. The winger highlighted the elite mentality within Mikel Arteta's squad as the defending champions maintained their pursuit of Manchester City at the top of the table.
Arsenal secured a vital 1-0 win over Nottingham Forest thanks to a second-half strike from substitute Noni Madueke. Despite dominating possession, the Gunners had to remain patient before finding the breakthrough at the City Ground.
Bayern Munich are facing a race against time to have Manuel Neuer available for their upcoming Champions League showdown against Arsenal. The veteran goalkeeper has been sidelined recently, leaving the German giants to rely on their youthful backup in crucial fixtures.
Jose Mourinho has sensationally suggested that Vinicius Junior should have turned his back on Real Madrid during the summer transfer window. The legendary manager believes the Brazilian superstar deserves to play in a league where he receives more fundamental respect than he currently finds in La Liga amid Arsenal's interest.