JAKARTA - Arsenal slipped at home to Nottingham Forest with a narrow score of 0-1 in Matchday 37 of the Premier League at the City Ground Stadium on Saturday night (20/5) Western Indonesian Time (WIB). This defeat also ensured that Manchester City won the 2022/23 league season.
The winning goal for the home team was scored by Taiwo Awoniyi in the second half. Arsenal failed to catch up until the match ended.
This defeat buried the Gunners' hopes of remaining competitive in the race for the league title this season. They can no longer catch up with Manchester City's points.
Quoted from Antara, Sunday, Mikel Arteta's troops collected 81 points, four points behind The Citizen with 1 game remaining.
Meanwhile, this victory has ensured that Nottingham avoids the relegation zone by occupying 16th place with 37 points, six points ahead of teams in the relegation zone, according to the records of the English Premier League's official website.
The match was intense since the first half. Need victory, Arsenal immediately appeared to attack from the start.
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The Gunners confined the hosts in their defensive area, while Nottingham relied on counterattacks.
Arsenal's goal conceded in the 19th minute. Starting from a counter-attack scheme, Morgan Gibbs-White sent a through ball to the right side which was then grabbed by Taiwo Awoniyi into a goal. Nottingham lead 1-0.
Left behind, Arsenal increased the intensity of their attacks. However, the Gunners had difficulty penetrating Nottingham's tight defense.
The hosts managed to maintain their advantage until the first half ended.
Arsenal immediately stepped on the gas in the second half and continued to attack Nottingham's defense.
In the 60th minute, Arsenal created a dangerous opportunity through Bukayo Saka's shot. Unfortunately, his attempt was thwarted by Nottingham goalkeeper Keylor Navas.
Forest several times was able to create opportunities through quick counterattacks. However, their finishing is still not sharp.
Arsenal kept Forest in their own half but failed to score an equalizer until the end of the game. Score 1-0 to be the final result of the game.
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