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Mikel Arteta has offered a blunt explanation for his decision to haul Eberechi Eze off at half-time during Arsenal’s narrow victory over Nottingham Forest. The tactical gamble paid immediate dividends as Eze's replacement, Noni Madueke, netted the decisive goal to secure all three points for the Gunners.

Ian Wright believes Eberechi Eze will be devastated after Mikel Arteta substituted him at half-time during Arsenal's victory over Nottingham Forest. The former Gunners striker feels the midfielder faces a major battle to earn a regular starting spot.

Arsenal wonderkid Ethan Nwaneri experienced one of the most bizarre moments of the Bundesliga season during Borussia Dortmund’s recent goalless draw with Union Berlin. The teenage midfielder, currently on loan in Germany, looked set for an early shower before the game had even properly settled into its rhythm after mistakenly shown red card by referee Daniel Schlager.

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.