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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.

Mikel Arteta has thrown his full weight behind Kai Havertz, insisting the German international has the necessary quality to become a 30-goal-a-season striker for Arsenal. The Gunners boss praised the forward's unique intelligence on the pitch as he continues to lead the line ahead of the struggling Viktor Gyokeres.