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Madueke strikes late but who missed his big chance? - Forest v Arsenal ratings

Forest secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Arsenal in a match that saw late drama and missed opportunities. The decisive goal came in stoppage time from Taras Madueke, whose shot clipped Jair Cunha before crossing the line, though the Nottingham Forest defender himself had earlier been unlucky when his shot was deflected off Cunha.

Arsenal struggled to break down Forest’s defense for much of the game, with goalkeeper Matz Sels making a steady performance until the final moments. Declan Rice, who missed a clear chance earlier in the game, played a crucial pass that set up Madueke’s winner, while Arsenal’s midfield trio of Bruno Guimaraes, Martin Odegaard, and Bukayo Saka failed to create meaningful threats despite controlling possession.

Forest’s summer signing, Ousmane Diomande, made his fourth Premier League start and contributed positively, while Nicolas Dominguez held his ground in midfield before tiring in the second half. Arsenal’s attack was further stifled by Forest’s physical presence, with Liam Delap causing issues for Ezri Konsa and Gabriel Magalhaes, though Konsa’s injury-time tackle sealed the clean sheet.

Substitutes like Kai Havertz and Eberechi Eze failed to shift the game, while Forest’s Xaver Schlager and Daniel Munoz added pressure without converting it into goals.

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