Arsenal's Lead Extends to Seven Points After Second Straight Goalless Draw

Overview

• Arsenal were held 0-0 at Nottingham Forest, their second consecutive league stalemate after a goalless draw with Liverpool.
• The draw kept Arsenal seven points clear at the top after Manchester City’s derby loss to Manchester United capped a four-game winless run.
• Commentary frames the season as a now-or-never opportunity, even as the back-to-back blanks raise concerns over the leaders’ attacking ruthlessness and mentality.
• Forest secured a valuable point through disciplined defending and key saves from returning goalkeeper Matz Sels, with a handball review against Ola Aina not given by VAR.
• With Liverpool 14 points back after drawing Burnley and Aston Villa beaten by Everton, pundits highlight Arsenal’s league-best defence and overall depth as stabilising strengths.