Overview
- Arsenal’s lead stands at seven points after Manchester City lost 2-0 to Manchester United earlier in the day.
- Substitute Bukayo Saka sparked the visitors’ best spell, drawing a fine save with a looping header as Matz Sels also thwarted Declan Rice.
- Gabriel Martinelli missed a close-range first‑half opportunity as Arsenal failed to register a shot on target before the break.
- VAR checked a late handball against Ola Aina and upheld no penalty, with officials judging a shoulder touch and a natural arm position.
- Forest move to 22 points in 17th place, five clear of the relegation zone, while Arsenal post back-to-back league 0-0s for the first time since 2012/13.