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Nottingham Forest v Arsenal live: Premier League leaders frustrated by Sean Dyche team at City Ground

Can Nottingham Forest climb clear of danger with a home win against Arsenal?

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Arsenal were held by a determined Nottingham Forest as the Premier League leaders slipped up on the road.

Arsenal had the best chances of the game but were thwarted by Forest goalkeeper Matz Sels, who made a brilliant fingertip save from a Bukayo Saka header in the second half, and by their own poor finishing, with Gabriel Martinelli missing a clear shot at goal in the first half.

Sean Dyche’s Forest side were dogged in defence and had bright moments of their own, but couldn’t breach Arsenal’s defence as the game ended goalless.

Follow all of the latest from the Premier League clash with our live blog below.

Arsenal inch towards the title despite frustration at Forest

We leave you with Miguel Delaney’s report from the City Ground. Goodnight:

Arsenal inch towards Premier League title as Mikel Arteta left frustrated by Forest

Nottingham Forest 0-0 Arsenal: The Gunners gained a point on Manchester City after their defeat at Old Trafford earlier in the day
Lawrence Ostlere17 January 2026 21:36

Arteta speaks to TNT Sports

“We were came here to win the game. Credit to them, in the manner they were organised. We have four big chances through Martinelli, Rice, Zubimendi and Saka, but we couldn’t find the goal we need.”

Arteta calls the Aina incident a “clear penalty”.

Lawrence Ostlere17 January 2026 19:59

Full-time: Nottingham Forest 0-0 Arsenal

Here is a look at that handball incident (only for UK readers):

Lawrence Ostlere17 January 2026 19:53

Full-time: Nottingham Forest 0-0 Arsenal

Here’s Sean Dyche on TNT Sports, denying that Ola Aina should have penalised for handball in the second half: “You never know, but I think that’s ridiculous. You might as well cancel football [if that’s a penalty].”

Lawrence Ostlere17 January 2026 19:47

Full-time: Nottingham Forest 0-0 Arsenal

It finishes all square, and the spoils are shared.

Lawrence Ostlere17 January 2026 19:26

Nottingham Forest 0-0 Arsenal

90+5 min: Arsenal will have one last go here...

Lawrence Ostlere17 January 2026 19:25

Nottingham Forest 0-0 Arsenal

90+3 min: Matz Sels has been given man of the match by TNT Sports. He made some good saves, especially the one from Saka’s header, but I think it should have been Elliot Anderson.

Lawrence Ostlere17 January 2026 19:24

Nottingham Forest 0-0 Arsenal

90 min: Five minutes to be added on.

Lawrence Ostlere17 January 2026 19:20

Nottingham Forest 0-0 Arsenal

89 min: Omari Hutchinson replaces Nico Dominguez.

Lawrence Ostlere17 January 2026 19:19

Nottingham Forest 0-0 Arsenal

86 min: Hudson-Odoi lays the ball back to the edge of the box where Gibbs-White is arriving, but the midfielder can’t steer his first-time shot on target.

Lawrence Ostlere17 January 2026 19:17

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