On 30 January, one of the matches of the 22nd round of the English football championship took place. Nottingham Forest (England) and Arsenal (London) met.
English Championship, 22nd round
Nottingham Forest (England) - Arsenal (London) - 1:2 (0:0)
Goals: T. Avoni (89) - Jesus (65), B. Saka (72)
Warnings: Jesus (40)
A thrilling clash between Nottingham Forest and Arsenal ended in a Gunners victory In a thrilling Premier League encounter, Nottingham Forest and Arsenal met at the City Ground. Both teams showed their skill and determination throughout the game, but the Gunners won 2-1. Both teams played an evenly contested first half with neither side able to break the deadlock. Nottingham Forest defended confidently, confusing Arsenal's forwards and denying them clear chances. The score remained 0-0 at half-time and the second half was all about the game. The game took an exciting turn in the 40th minute when Arsenal player Gabriel Jesus received a yellow card. The Brazilian striker got into several heated altercations with his opponent, which led to a warning from the referee. This incident only increased the heat of the match. At the beginning of the second half Nottingham Forest decided to make a substitution, replacing T. Awoniyi with K. Wood. The purpose of the substitution was to bring fresh energy into Forest's attack and disrupt Arsenal's defensive structure. However, Arsenal quickly responded with a substitution, releasing N. Dominguez in place of K. Hudson-Odoi in the 64th minute. The tension continued to build and eventually Arsenal scored in the 65th minute. Gabriel Jesús proved to be the deciding factor, scoring the goal with a great shot. Forest's defence was stunned, unable to prevent Arsenal from taking the lead.
Both teams continued to make changes from the bench. In the 71st minute, Arsenal replaced E. Smith-Rowe with K. In the 71st minute, Arsenal replaced E. Smith-Rowe with K. Havertz, while Nottingham Forest introduced O. Mangala instead of R. Yates. In the 72nd minute Arsenal strengthened their lead thanks to a goal by B. Saka. The talented winger took advantage of a defensive error and, showing great composure, increased Arsenal's lead. However, Nottingham Forest refused to back down, tirelessly trying to find a way back into the game. In the 89th minute their efforts were rewarded when T. Awoniyi scored. This goal gave Forest fans renewed hope and set them up for a tense end to the match. In the final minutes, Arsenal made a flurry of substitutions to bring the game to an end. M. Odegaard came on in place of Jorginho, O. Zinchenko replaced J. Kiviora and E. Nketiah came on in place of Gabriel Jesus in the 90th minute. Nottingham Forest also made the last substitution, releasing N. Williams instead of A. Elanga. Despite Nottingham Forest's late surge, Arsenal successfully defended their lead until the final whistle with a hard-fought 2-1 victory. This victory further strengthened Arsenal's position in the Premier League standings, while Nottingham Forest are undoubtedly disappointed with the result but can be proud of their valour. Overall, the match between Nottingham Forest and Arsenal was an exciting match filled with drama, skill and goals. Both teams demonstrated their desire to succeed, becoming a spectacle for football fans around the world.
In the next round the following matches await the rivals: Bournemouth vs Nottingham Forest, Arsenal vs Liverpool.
| Nottingham Forest | Arsenal | |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Kicks to the goal | 3 |
| 8 | Kicks | 19 |
| 3 | Blocked shots | 9 |
| 4 | Penalty kicks | 12 |
| 4 | Penalty kicks | 7 |
| 6 | Offences | 7 |
| 2 | Corners | 10 |
| 1 | Offsides | 3 |
| 25% | Ball possession | 75% |
| 0 | Yellow cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 2 | Keeper saves | 2 |
| 244 | Total assists | 749 |
| 181 | Accurate assists | 670 |
| 74% | Passing accuracy | 89% |