3 h. ago Unai Emery says Aston Villa are ‘not top five contenders’ in bizarre interview

Villa could have climbed above Manchester City and cut the gap on leaders Arsenal to four points with victory over Everton

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4 h. ago Unai Emery sends transfer message to Aston Villa board after bruising Everton defeat

Aston Villa squandered a golden opportunity to go within just four points of Premier League leaders Arsenal on Sunday, as they were beaten 1-0 by Everton at Villa Park

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4 h. ago Aston Villa blow big chance as Everton do Arsenal favour in Premier League title race

ASTON VILLA 0-1 EVERTON: Unai Emery's side had the chance to go within four points of Arsenal but a goal from Thierno Barry ended their run of 11 consecutive wins at Villa Park

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9 h. ago Mikel Arteta confirms Bukayo Saka injury worry ahead of huge week for Arsenal

Bukayo Saka was a surprise absentee from the Arsenal starting line-up for their disappointing 0-0 draw against Nottingham Forest on Saturday and Mikel Arteta later revealed the reason

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12 h. ago Rodri promises Manchester City will ‘fight until the end’ in title race

City’s derby defeat coupled with Arsenal’s draw at Nottingham Forest leaves them seven points behind the leaders.

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15 h. 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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15 h. ago Bernardo Silva makes Man City promise after 'deserved' Manchester United defeat

Manchester City lost 2-0 at Manchester United on Saturday lunchtime to lose ground in the Premier League title race to Arsenal

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16 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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18 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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18 h. ago Arsenal transfer news: Chelsea to inflict £52m blow as Anthony Gordon verdict reached

As the transfer window continues to run this month, Mirror Football has the very latest news regarding any and all rumours circulating out of Arsenal.

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27 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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27 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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28 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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28 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

Sport

28 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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28 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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28 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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28 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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29 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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29 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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