Overview
- The stalemate at the City Ground denied Arsenal the chance to move nine points clear after Manchester City lost 2-0 to Manchester United earlier in the day.
- Gabriel Martinelli missed from close range and substitute Bukayo Saka saw a looping header brilliantly saved by goalkeeper Matz Sels.
- A late VAR check on Ola Aina for handball resulted in no penalty, with officials judging the contact to be off the shoulder and the arm in a natural position.
- Mikel Arteta rotated his side by benching Saka and recalling David Raya, then turned to multiple second-half changes as Saka, Mikel Merino and Gabriel Jesus lifted the tempo.
- Forest earned a valuable point in their survival fight, staying 17th and five clear of the drop, as they defended stoutly and did not allow a shot on target for Arsenal until after the hour.