1 hour ago Arsenal transfer news: Prem rivals deal Gunners £52m blow as Anthony Gordon verdict clear

Arsenal missed the chance to go nine points clear at the top of the Premier League after a goalless draw against Nottingham Forest and Mikel Arteta is keeping tabs on a number of transfer targets

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2 h. ago Africa Cup of Nations final buildup, Premier League news, and more – matchday live

⚽ News, buildup and discussion before the day’s action⚽ Fixtures | Tables | Afcon final preview | Email us hereMeanwhile, title-chasers City were left red-faced after losing the Manchester derby to bitter rivals United. Michael Carrick enjoyed a dream start to life as United’s interim head coach and won the fans over in the best possible way.Elsewhere in the Premier League, Arsenal missed the opportunity to go nine points clear at the top of the table with a 0-0 draw away at Nottingham Forest. The Gunners missed several opportunities to take the lead, but the main talking point was a penalty incident that was cleared by VAR following a brief check. Mikel Arteta spoke very strongly about the handball incident at full-time. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Mikel Arteta explains Bukayo Saka decision in Arsenal injury update

Saka started on the bench as the Premier League leaders were held to a 0-0 draw at Nottingham Forest

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13 h. ago Mikel Arteta pulls no punches with thoughts on Arsenal's VAR controversy

Arsenal were left furious when Nottingham Forest's Ola Aina handled the ball in the closing stages of their 0-0 draw on Saturday, only for VAR to determine that there should be no penalty

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14 h. ago It’s a very clear penalty – Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta rues VAR call

Arteta felt Nottingham Forest’s Ola Aina should have been penalised for handball.

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14 h. ago Arsenal inch towards Premier League title as Mikel Arteta left frustrated by Nottingham Forest

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

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14 h. ago Arsenal: Mikel Arteta fumes over controversial decision in Nottingham Forest draw

North Londoners clamoured for a second-half spot-kick as they searched for a winner

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14 h. ago Mikel Arteta defends Arsenal's Premier League title chances despite disappointing Nottingham Forest draw

Gunners were held by a stubborn Forest side on Saturday

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15 h. ago Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal LIVE: Premier League result, latest updates and fan reaction

Gunners could have extended lead at top of table to nine points

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15 h. ago Three things we learned from Arsenal draw as Mikel Arteta let down by players

There were several poor performances on a disappointing night for the league leaders

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15 h. ago Sels frustrates Arsenal as leaders move seven points clear with draw at Forest

This game was summed up neatly in the 82nd minute when two Nottingham Forest players hunted down Gabriel Jesus as the Arsenal substitute tried to see the ball out for a throw-in. Elliot Anderson was not settling for that, crashing into the tackle that actually won his team the restart. Sixty yards down the touchline, Sean Dyche’s hands went clapping above his head; Mikel Arteta reached his out to either side, palms raised to the skies in incredulity.Yet such is the way of this season. Just as the opportunity knocked, with Manchester City losing to Manchester United earlier in the day, for Arsenal to stretch their lead at the top of the Premier League to nine points, with Nottingham Forest seemingly on the ropes with only one win in six previous games, up comes the underdog with a performance to sum up this manager. Continue reading...

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15 h. ago Arteta rails at Arsenal being denied ‘clear penalty’ as Forest hold leaders

Mikel Arteta was adamant his team should have been awarded a penalty for handball by Ola Aina 10 minutes from time that would have given Arsenal the opportunity to move nine points clear at the top of the Premier League.Instead Nottingham Forest hung on gamely for a doughty goalless draw in a performance redolent of the team last season who were pushing for European qualification. They may only be five points clear of the relegation zone, after West Ham’s last-gasp win at Tottenham, but Sean Dyche was understandably proud of his team’s efforts that suggest Forest are moving in the right direction. Continue reading...

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15 h. ago Arsenal player ratings vs Nottingham Forest: Martin Odegaard woeful as 4/10 flops in draw

Arsenal missed the chance to go nine points clear at the top of the Premier League after they were held to a frustrating goalless draw by Nottingham Forest with Declan Rice the standout performer and Martin Odegaard struggling

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15 h. ago Arsenal miss chance to pull further clear at top as stubborn Forest claim point

The Gunners’ lead at the summit could be cut to four points on Sunday.

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15 h. ago Arsenal player ratings vs Nottingham Forest: Viktor Gyokeres struggles but Declan Rice a bright spark

Gunners were six clear at start of play

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15 h. ago Premier League match centre clear up why Arsenal didn't get penalty for Forest handball

Arsenal thought they were going to get a penalty at Nottingham Forest, but despite VAR having a look at their call, their protests fell on deaf ears

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15 h. ago Mikel Arteta’s baffling decision as toothless Arsenal struggle to Nottingham Forest draw

Arsenal were held at the City Ground by Nottingham Forest after Mikel Arteta's selection decision backfired as a toothless Gunners struggled in front of goal

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15 h. ago 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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16 h. ago Arsenal change away kit for Nottingham Forest clash following request from Premier League

ARSENAL were made to make a change to their away kit for this evening's Premier League clash against Nottingham Forest. The Gunners had a subtle change to their strip at the City Ground thanks to a request from Prem organisers. Arsenal were asked to change the colour of their away socks from dark blue to...

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17 h. ago Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal LIVE: Premier League latest score, match stream, goal updates and fan reaction

Gunners can extend lead at top of table against relegation strugglers

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